Public - Jul 23, 2025
Canadian import restrictions on butter oil and ghee
The Health of Animals Regulations (HAR) restrict the import of certain dairy products from countries where the presence of animal diseases poses a threat to Canadian agriculture and animal health. Please be informed that ghee...
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Member - Jul 22, 2025
Enhanced product testing for patulin by Japan
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is notifying Canadian producers and exporters of apple juice products (including apple cider) and apple juice for production of apple juice products (including apple cider) of enhanced monitoring by...
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Public - Jul 16, 2025
FDA to Revoke 52 Obsolete Standards of Identity for Food Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is revoking, or proposing to revoke, 52 food standards after concluding they are obsolete and unnecessary. The 52 standards are for canned fruits and vegetables, dairy products,...
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Member - Jul 15, 2025
CSMS # 65581188 – Section 321 – (De Minimis) Shipments of Products Regulated by the U.S. FDA
On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued notification CSMS # 65581188 – Section 321 (De Minimis) Shipments of Products Regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The CBP...
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Public - Jul 14, 2025
FDA Encourages Food Manufacturers to Accelerate Phasing Out the Use of FD&C Red No. 3 in Foods Before 2027 Deadline
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an order revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in foods, including dietary supplements (permitted under 21 Code of Federal...
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Member - Jul 4, 2025
UK Government Response on Fairer Food Labelling
Please be advised that on June 13, 2025 the United Kingdom (UK) notified WTO TBT Members of the results of its consultation on food labelling (G/TBT/N/GBR/77/Add.1). You may recall the Market Access Secretariat message sent...
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