Jan 21, 2026
EU WTO Notification – Proposed Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (Organic Production)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking your input regarding a recent European Union (EU) technical regulation notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade. The notification concerns a proposal...
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Jan 14, 2026
Indonesia WTO Notifications on Expanded Halal Certification Requirements
On November 17, 2025, Indonesia submitted a notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding proposed regulations that would expand the scope of products requiring halal certification. Please find attached the unofficial English translation of the...
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Public - Jan 2, 2026
Welcome to our new members
In December we welcomed the following companies as new members: Mrakovic Fine Foods Inc. Sustainable Blue (2025) Inc. We are delighted to help them explore the opportunities available in international markets! CFEA membership offers companies...
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Public - Dec 19, 2025
Draft EU Regulation Amendment: Infant and Follow-on Formulas
We wish to inform you that the European Union (EU) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Delegated Regulation (G/TBT/N/EU/1170) amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127 with regards to the protein-related requirements for...
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Public - Dec 19, 2025
Voluntary “Product of USA” labelling
On March 18, 2024, the United States (U.S.) government published a final rule on its voluntary “Product of USA" (VPUSA) labelling requirements for meat, poultry, and egg products. Enforcement will begin on January 1, 2026....
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Dec 16, 2025
Launch of Public Consultations (India, Mercosur, Thailand, United Arab Emirates)
The Government of Canada is working to diversify trade and investment to drive economic growth and create good jobs for Canadians. Accordingly, Canada is strengthening trade ties with reliable partners around the world—aiming to double Canadian exports to...
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