Member - Aug 24, 2023
Kuwait regulations for food imports
News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat It has been brought to our attention that Kuwait has issued a Ministerial Decree (6/2023) to regulate food imports. The new regulations will be in force starting September 1st,...
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Member - Aug 18, 2023
Your regulatory responsibilities regarding caffeinated energy drinks
News from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a notice to industry regarding the food industry’s regulatory responsibilities for caffeinated energy drinks (CEDs). This follows recall warnings for...
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Public - Aug 17, 2023
WTO notification of draft Implementing Regulation to proposed amendments to model certificates
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat Please be informed that the European Union (EU) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Implementing Regulation to proposed amendments to model certificates for entry into...
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Public - Aug 3, 2023
Canada-Japan Organic Equivalency Arrangement to include the organic alcohol
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat The Government of Canada is expanding its organic equivalency arrangement with Japan. Beginning August 31, 2023, organic alcoholic beverages will be included in this arrangement. The original equivalency arrangement...
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Member - Aug 3, 2023
Draft regulation concerning aromatised wine products
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat The European Union (EU) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation concerning aromatised wine products. Draft Commission Delegated Regulation G/TBT/N/EU/991 would supplement Regulation (EU) 251/2014...
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Public - Jul 27, 2023
FDA Announces FY2024 User Fee Rates Under the Food Safety Modernization Act for the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program and the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the fiscal year (FY) 2024 user fee rates for importers approved to participate in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) and accreditation and certification bodies interested...
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