Last week, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) announced the renewal of 187 substances on the list of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to conclude their review.  The next review …

Please schedule pickups of your goods accordingly!  The FDA has issued CSMS message 17-000192 that advises the system will be down from 6:00am to 3:00pm this Saturday.  FDA will not …

What is the FSMA? The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 What is the FSVP? The Foreign Supplier Verification Program As a Canadian company that exports human or animal food, …

In 2011, the US Government passed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The purpose of this legislation is to prevent contamination rather than simply reacting after a problem is discovered. …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended the comment period for the phase one consultations on the cost recovery initiative.  Submit comments and have your say by April 21, …

Please be advised that as part of a streamlining effort, regulated parties will now submit CFIA Fish List requests via Ask CFIA instead of through the local CFIA inspection office. …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is now issuing export certificates for certain fertilizers and supplements.  These certificates are not mandatory for export, but aim to facilitate access of Canadian …

This week, a trade industry group reported that Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action (CF29) forms have been being mailed directly to importers of record, without a copy …

Effective March 21st, importers are no longer be able to submit blanket TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act) certifications.  If your company has goods that are regulated by TSCA, please contact …

A key component on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP).   On May 27th, the importers of record (IOR) must report additional information …

The FDA has asked for comment on a proposed list of items for exemption from Pre-market Notification (PMN) reporting for imports into the United States.  Comments on this proposal are …

This week, a trade industry group reported that Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action (CF29) forms, are being mailed directly to importers of record, without a copy being …

Effective March 21st, importers are no longer be able to submit blanket TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act) certifications. If your company has goods that are regulated by TSCA, please contact …

A key component on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). On May 27th, the importers of record (IOR) must report additional information on …

Please be advised that effective March 15, 2017, Canada has been granted temporary access for export of Liquid Egg White to the Republic of Korea.  Chapter 9, section 9.9.10, of …