Member - Mar 21, 2025
Egypt: New halal certification requirements
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat As a follow-up to the previous messages regarding Egypt's proposed halal requirements for dairy products, we are pleased to inform you that Egypt notified the WTO on 12 March...
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Public - Mar 19, 2025
The importance of accurate use of Product of Canada and Made in Canada claims
Canadians have been clear in recent weeks that they want to support Canadian businesses and buy Canadian products now, more than ever. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Notice to Industry regarding the...
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Member - Mar 14, 2025
New federal support for Canada’s kosher and halal red meat sector
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has launched three new program initiatives to help the Canadian red meat sectors (beef and veal) mitigate challenges inherent to slaughter in accordance with kosher and halal practices. The Kosher and...
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Member - Mar 11, 2025
Indonesia delays the Implementation of Halal Product Assurance Regulation
Information from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat As mentioned in our message of November 13, 2024, Indonesia has notified the postponement of mandatory halal certification and labelling requirements for imported food and beverages. However, these requirements...
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Member - Mar 11, 2025
US tariffs and consultations on Canada’s counter tariffs
Information provided by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce: In his most recent reversal on tariffs, President Trump signed two executive orders on March 6 that temporarily suspended tariffs on various Canadian and Mexican goods that...
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Member - Mar 10, 2025
Launch of Electronic Export Certification Services on My CFIA – March 24, 2025
Information from Canadian Food Inspection Agency: As of March 24, 2025, exporters may use the My CFIA platform to apply for: Dairy certificates to all destinations (except EU, which will continue through EU TRACES-NT) Electronic...
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