Public - Nov 10, 2026
FDA to Revoke Authorizations for Uses of Certain Substances as Color Additives or in the Production of Color Additives
The Food and Drug Administration announced two separate actions to revoke the authorizations of certain substances used as color additives or in the production of color additives. First, the FDA is revoking the authorization for...
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Public - Nov 4, 2026
Türkiye: New Phytosanitary Certificate Treatment Reporting Requirements Effective January 1, 2027
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) wishes to draw your attention to WTO SPS Notification G/SPS/N/TUR/164, notified by Türkiye on October 7, 2026. Please see below. As of January 1, 2027, any phytosanitary treatment applied...
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Oct 28, 2026
Canada and UAE sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
On October 27, 2026, Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed the new Canada-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), following the conclusion of negotiations in a record 47 days – the fastest...
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Oct 28, 2026
Changes to US Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods
On October 23, 2026, the United States announced changes to the Canadian goods subject to additional 50% duties under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930. The changes remove the duties from 22 tariff...
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Oct 20, 2026
FDA Issues Guidance on Identity and Safety Information for New Dietary Ingredient Notifications
The FDA announced the availability of a final guidance for industry titled “New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) Notifications and Related Issues; Identity and Safety Information About the NDI.” This guidance is intended to help manufacturers and...
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Public - Oct 20, 2026
Indonesia to Delay Implementation of Halal Certification and Labelling Requirements
On October 16, 2026, the Government of Indonesia announced a two-year postponement of the enforcement of mandatory halal certification and labelling requirements for imported food and beverage products. Implementation, which was previously scheduled to take...
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