It has come to our attention that the FDA has been contacting food importers and advising that they intend to inspect the facilities for FSVP compliance.  This is different than the …
The FDA has created the “Food Safety Plan Builder†to help facilities meet the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).  This step-by-step program guides users through questions that …
The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada. Trade is about creating the best possible conditions for the middle class and those working hard to join it through economic growth, …
Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin, Notice of Initiation of Investigations The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on August 18, 2017, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged …
In July, 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSAâ€) released “Tariff Compliance Verifications – July 2017â€.  The listed tariff classification trade compliance priorities include, but are not limited to: …
Please find attached the Government of Canada’s official comments on the 30 questions for stakeholder input regarding the establishment of a National Bio-engineered Food Disclosure Standard posted by the U.S. …
The FDA has created the “Food Safety Plan Builder†to help facilities meet the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).  This step-by-step program guides users through questions that …
This week, the FDA issued a “Small Entity Compliance Guide†to assist small businesses comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations on ‘intentional alteration of food.’  This guide …
Per CSMSW message 17-000508, the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) is requesting feedback from stakeholders on the methods of sampling for produce in hopes of engaging those impacted. …
CBP has advised the trade that the ‘wide lane’ (5a) of the Blue Water Bridge will be closed from September 6th and reopen on September 10th.  This is due to …
The Department of Commerce requirement for countervailing duty (CVD) assessments took effect on August 14th, 2017. Â The investigation has concluded that there is illegal subsidization of aluminum foil produced in …
The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will allow importations of avocados from Columbia beginning September 14th, 2017. Â There will be both orchard and packinghouse requirements as well as a …
The US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has set February 7th, 2018 for importers, manufacturers, and processors of goods regulated by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Â The final rule, published …
The following is available on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website. Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate, Expiry No. LE-2017-004 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby gives notice, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) …
The following is provided by the  Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Consultations on new IPPC phytosanitary measures open now until September 30, 2017 Do you have any thoughts on how the …
