Public - Jun 22, 2026
Strategic Response Fund call for proposals to support domestic food security and strengthen Canadian industry
On June 22, 2026, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced the launch of the Strategic Response Fund (SRF) call for proposals, inviting Canadian...
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Jun 22, 2026
Germany’s Proposal for the Mandatory Animal Welfare Labeling of Fresh Pork Products
Germany has notified the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) about proposed legislative amendments G/TBT/N/DEU/21 to their Animal Husbandry Labeling Act (link to the current Act: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/tierhaltkennzg/). Germany’s WTO notification indicates November 2026...
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Public - Jun 18, 2026
Expanded Market Access for Canadian Beef, Beef Products and Offal to Iraq
The Market Access Secretariat (MAS) is pleased to inform you that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has successfully finalized negotiations for a new export certificate authorizing the export of beef, beef products, and offal...
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Jun 9, 2026
China – WTO notification – National Food Safety Standard for the Control of PAHs in Food
This message is to inform you of a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) notification from China regarding revisions to its National Food Safety Standard of Control Specifications for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Food. This proposed...
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Public - Jun 9, 2026
CFIA – New Commercial Importation Webpage
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is pleased to introduce a new webpage designed to simplify the commercial importation of food, plants, and animals: Commercial importing process: at a glance – inspection.canada.ca This new page...
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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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