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FDA Issues FSVP Final Guidance
Importer of foreign foods into the US? FDA has issued final guidance on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals. Find out all the details you need to know here.
Updated Import Requirements for Wood Packaging Material into Canada
Importer of Wood Packaging Materials (WPM) into Canada? Find out the latest update/revision on import requirements regarding your products.
NOAA Proposes to Expand Seafood Import Monitoring Program
Importer of seafood into the USA? Find out all the details on the latest proposed ruling to expand the types of seafood subject to the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), and how you can have your say.
Importing Fresh Bell Peppers from Spain Prohibited
Importer of bell peppers from Spain? Find out all the details on the ban of these imports, phytosanitary certificate requirements and much more here.
CBSA’s 2023 Trade Verification Priorities
Will the new 2023 CBSA Trade Verification Priorities affect your business? What should you do if you've imported targeted goods? Find out the answers to these, and all the details you need to know here.
New Regulations for Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Come into Effect
Will your imports be affected by the new regulations soon coming into force? Find out all the details you need to know from exemptions, certification, labelling and much more here.
U.S. Requests New USMCA Dispute Consultations Over Canada’s Dairy TRQs
The U.S. is requesting, yet again, dispute settlement consultations with Canada under USMCA to address dairy restrictions by Canada that are contrary to its USMCA commitments. Find out what this new request expands on in its challenge of Canada’s dairy TRQ allocation measures and why the U.S. remains very concerned.
Canada’s Ban on Single-Use Plastics In Effect
Canada's ban on manufacturing and importing single-use plastics has come into effect. Find out all the details here.
Hundreds of Section 301 Tariffs Exclusions on Imports from China Extended
Are your goods to be included? Find out all the details on the latest exclusion extension on products, in addition to how to submit your comments on tariff headings containing these exclusions, and/or what products might require to be included.
Canada Better Wake Up: 2,398 for the U.S., 1 for Canada – the Lopsided Record on Targeting Forced Labour
The score is in - and Canada is falling short of its American counterparts in regard to trade enforcement under USMCA/CUSMA. Find out all the details on the numbers, what it could mean for trade relations and much more here.
President’s Message: GHY Gives Thanks to Clients – Donations to Local Charities
Our President's message to clients and associates. Read on here.
U.S.-Africa Summit Discusses Future of Duty-Free Trade
The U.S. is attempting to strengthen its ties with Africa as it competes for influence with China, America’s largest trading partner, and Russia, which has deepened its relations with the region as western nations tried to isolate it over the Ukraine invasion. The summit provides a “sweet spot on AGOA going forward” . Find out all the details here.
24 Entities Affected by New Export Restrictions
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 24 entities (companies) to the Entity List, as they have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. Find out all the detail here on what companies are listed and the exporter requirements associated.
EPA Proposes New Rule to Update Emissions Standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
The EPA has issued a supplemental proposal to update the standards proposed, to mitigate emissions from the Oil and Natural Gas Industry, specifically the Crude Oil and Natural Gas source category. Find out all the details here, including how you can submit your comments on these proposed changes.
Malaysia Ratifies CPTPP – Duty Refunds Possible
Malaysian imports into Canada are now entitled to the CPTPP tariff treatment. Find out all the details that you need to know including how your goods might be eligible for duty refunds as a result.
Have Your Say on CARM Changes
Find out what the latest proposed changes are to CARM that will affect importer elements such as financial security (bonds), payments and electronic communications, in addition to how you can submit your comments on these changes.
USMCA’s Rule Comes into Effect on Pocket Bag Fabric for Blue Denim Apparel
Effective January 1, 2023, the second phase of the pocket bag fabric rule for blue denim apparel under the USMCA will be implemented. Find all the details you need to know, and if your goods are affected.
Amendments Made to Canada’s Export Control List Guide
Amendments have been made to A Guide to Canada’s Export Control List, which will come into effect on December 21, 2022. Find out if your exports are affected, along with all the details you need to know about these changes.
CARM Update: Release 2 Implementation Date
CARM's Release 2 implementation date has been set. We detail the new date and a reminder of clarification on the $10M surety bond cap for businesses.
New FDA Rule to Improve Traceability of Foreign and Domestic Foods
The FDA has issued a final rule to improve the traceability of contaminated food, sourced domestically or internationally. Find out all the details that you need to know, including when this rule comes into effect.
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