Member - Dec 13, 2024
UK proposed regulations for packaging
News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat We are writing to provide an update following our message in June 2024, regarding the United Kingdom’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) WTO notification on the...
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Public - Dec 10, 2024
VQIP Application Portal Opens for FY2026
On January 1, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will open the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal for fiscal year (FY) 2026. VQIP is a voluntary fee-based program that provides importers,...
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Member - Dec 4, 2024
The EU’s VMP regulation – Extra Label Drug Use
News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat The Canadian Food Inspection Agency understands that Extra Label Drug Use is within the professional responsibility of veterinarians within Canada. The European Union (EU) has a list of antimicrobial...
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Member - Nov 29, 2024
Checking Accuracy of Establishment Information in China’s DAPQ List System
News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat Further to the MAS-SAM announcement sent on August 26, 2024 (see below), this message is to inform you that GACC-DAPQ has officially launched its web-based DAPQ List System. All...
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Member - Nov 29, 2024
APHIS Proposes Updated Veterinary Services User Fees
News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat The Market Access Secretariat would like to make you aware of proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) user fees...
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Public - Nov 21, 2024
The FDA Issues Request for Information on PFAS in Seafood
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a request for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood. The FDA is seeking scientific data and information from the seafood industry, academia, state and...
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