Member - May 16, 2023
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat On May 3, 2023, Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it was proposing amendments to its Standards and Specifications for...
Read More
Public - May 5, 2023
New regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs in South Africa
News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat This message is to inform you that the South Africa has notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a set of new regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs. The...
Read More
Member - May 3, 2023
EU Regulation that aims to minimize the consumption of agricultural and forestry products
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat As part of our ongoing engagement concerning the EU Regulation that aims to minimize the consumption of agricultural and forestry products from supply chains associated with deforestation and forest...
Read More
Public - May 3, 2023
Updated guidance published for determining whether a plant is subject to Part V of the Seeds Regulations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published updated guidance for determining whether a plant is subject to Part V of the Seeds Regulations. The guidance clarifies existing requirements for plant breeders and other stakeholders...
Read More
Member - Apr 28, 2023
FDA Reopens Comment Period for the Draft Guidance on Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
April 28, 2023 - FDA Reopens Comment Period for the Draft Guidance on Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will reopen the comment period for the draft guidance entitled...
Read More
Member - Apr 25, 2023
EU – WTO notification on draft regulation concerning packaging and packaging waste
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat The European Union (EU) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation concerning packaging and packaging waste: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and...
Read More