Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Reporting Begins July 8
CPSC eFiling through CBP's ACE system begins July 8, 2026. Learn required data elements, filing methods, and how importers can avoid shipment delays.
New China Registration Procedure for Canadian Pet Food Establishments
China revised pet food export registration for Canadian establishments. CFIA now requires a new checklist and registration table for GACC submission. Chinese audits are removed, but CFIA inspections remain mandatory. Exporters must resubmit pending applications using updated documents before approval through the DAPQ system.
Canada Passes Bill C‑15 to Strengthen Trade and Economic Growth
Bill C‑15, the Budget Implementation Act 2025, strengthens Canada’s economy and trade. The law includes infrastructure funding, investment incentives, workforce support, and benefits programs, enhancing business resilience, regional development, and long-term growth for Canadians while improving trade.
U.S. Trade-Related Agencies’ Shutdown Plans Amid Funding Lapse
The 2025 U.S. government shutdown has paused routine trade activities, but key agencies continue essential enforcement, tariff, and border functions. Shutdown plans ensure critical operations linked to national security and trade negotiations proceed despite funding interruptions. CBP remains fully operational during the shutdown, with all ports, inspections, collections, and trade functions continuing, though refund and drawback processing is temporarily paused.
U.S. Government Shutdown Now in Effect
The U.S. government shutdown, effective October 1, 2025, is causing customs clearance delays due to reduced staffing at agencies like the FDA and EPA, despite CBP continuing operations. Importers are advised to hold non-essential shipments to avoid disruptions.
DOJ and Homeland Security Launch Cross-Agency Trade Fraud Task Force
The DOJ and Homeland Security have created a Trade Fraud Task Force to crack down on tariff evasion, smuggling, and trade violations. This effort supports fair trade and protects American industries and taxpayers.
PGA Filing Exemption Ends for Some De Minimis FDA Products – Effective July 9
Several FDA-regulated products previously exempt from filing under the $800 de minimis threshold must now be reported to the FDA, effective immediately, CBP announced July 9. The change ends long-standing exemptions for items like cosmetics, food, and radiation-emitting devices, requiring full PGA data submission—even under Entry Type 86.
USDA Finalizes July 15 Enforcement Date for Organic Importer Certification Requirement
Beginning July 15, 2025, all importers of organic products into the U.S.—including those located in Canada—must be certified under USDA organic regulations by a USDA-accredited certifier. Under the USDA’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, COR-certified businesses acting as U.S. importers of record will no longer be permitted to rely solely on their Canadian certification. This marks the end of a temporary allowance granted after SOE implementation in March 2024.
CIFER Registration Renewal Window Opens July 1, 2025 for Exporters
Companies exporting food products to China are reminded that the CIFER registration renewal window opens on July 1, 2025. If your facility’s registration expires on January 1, 2026, and falls under categories such as edible oils, plant spices, grain products, or malt, you must submit an Application for Extension in the CIFER system between July 1 and September 30, 2025. Missing this deadline could result in cancellation of your registration and disruption of exports to China.
Webinar: Help Shape the Guide to Reporting to the Federal Plastics Registry
Have Your Say: Federal Plastics Registry – Phase 2. Environment and Climate Change Canada is developing a guidance document to support Phase 2 reporting to the Federal Plastics Registry. A summary of the proposed content is now available for review, and we welcome your feedback by July 24, 2025. To support your review, join one of our upcoming webinars (in English or French) on June 26 or July 10 for an overview and Q&A session. Get the meeting links.
