Jun 5, 2026
USTR releases Section 301 determination on forced labour
On June 2, 2026, following its Section 301 investigation on 60 economies, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a Federal Register notice and a report outlining its determination that all countries...
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Public - Jun 5, 2026
Implementation of Indonesia Halal Product Assurance Regulation on October 17, 2026
This is a reminder of the upcoming entry into force of Indonesia’s mandatory halal certification and labelling requirements under Government Regulation No. 42/2024 on October 17, 2026. As an import requirement, products captured under the...
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May 15, 2026
Weekly SkyCargo Flight – Toronto to Dubai
We are pleased to share an important update for exporters and industry partners regarding enhanced air cargo connectivity between Canada and the Middle East. A new dedicated Emirates SkyCargo weekly freight service between Toronto (YYZ)...
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Public - May 12, 2026
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Further to our April 2023 message regarding the European Union (EU) World Trade Organization (WTO) notification on the draft Regulation concerning packaging and packaging waste (below), please note that the Regulation has now been adopted...
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May 12, 2026
Updates for Registration of Overseas Food Establishments in CIFER under China’s Decree 280
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to inform Canadian industry stakeholders of impending changes relative to China’s Decree 248 and the China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER) system, which apply to overseas establishments...
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May 8, 2026
Conclusion of Costa Rica’s Accession Negotiations to the CPTPP
On May 5, 2026, CPTPP Ministers released a Joint Ministerial Statement announcing the substantial conclusion of negotiations for Costa Rica’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans‑Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): Joint statement announcing the...
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