Member - Nov 29, 2024
APHIS Proposes Updated Veterinary Services User Fees
News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat The Market Access Secretariat would like to make you aware of proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) user fees...
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Public - Nov 21, 2024
The FDA Issues Request for Information on PFAS in Seafood
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a request for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood. The FDA is seeking scientific data and information from the seafood industry, academia, state and...
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Member - Nov 21, 2024
GCC Regulation for maximum residue limits for heavy metals in food
News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat Yemen and Gulf Cooperation Council countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) notified the World Trade Organization of new or revised maximum residue limits (MRLs)...
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Public - Nov 15, 2024
FDA Updates Guidance for the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP)
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance with revisions to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP). VQIP offers importers who achieve and maintain a high level of control over the...
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Member - Nov 8, 2024
Vietnam’s amended regulation on the quarantine of terrestrial animals and animal products
News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat As you are aware, on July 22, 2024 the Market Access Secretariat (MAS) informed stakeholders about Vietnam’s updated regulation on the quarantine of terrestrial animals and animal products, known...
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Public - Nov 4, 2024
FDA Releases Supplement to the 2022 Food Code
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today has published the Supplement to the 2022 Food Code. The Supplement updates the 2022 Food Code with recommendations made by regulatory officials, industry, academia, and consumers at the 2023...
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