Amendment 18 to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations have been pre-published, and the comment period is now open. It aims to update energy standards and testing procedures for various products to align more closely with U.S. regulations.
There has been a noticeable rise in the number of marking notices received by importers, whether new or seasoned. This update highlights current marking requirements, provides insights into common scenarios leading to these notices, and steps you can take to ensure marking compliance.
Effective July 1, 2024, cosmetic manufacturers and processors must register their facilities with the FDA and submit product listings, covering a wide range of items such as makeup, nail polish, and skincare products.
The union representing more than 9,000 CN and CPKC railway workers is organizing a second strike vote, as the current strike mandate is set to expire on June 30th. Details here.
The CARM Engagement team is offering new webinar dates for the months of June through to August 2024. Details here.
The DHS has added 3 more entities based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. This action, effective from June 12, 2024, aims to restrict seafood, aluminum, and footwear goods produced by these companies from entering the United States, enhancing efforts to prevent forced labor in supply chains. Details here.
CBSA workers are no longer planning to go on strike this week after their union reached a tentative agreement with the federal government. Details here.
GAC has launched public consultations to obtain stakeholders’ views on the potential collection and publication of country of smelt and cast information for aluminum goods covered by the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program. Details here.
APHIS announced the schedule of the next phase of Lacey Act declaration implementation. Phase VII will include a wide variety of materials and plant products, such as furniture, cork, and some essential oils that have not yet required a declaration. Details here.
The responsibility for registering new and/or making changes to import-export program (RMs) accounts e.g. RM0001 has recently shifted from the CRA to CBSA, as a result of CARM. Details here.
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