Member - Sep 11, 2023
New requirements in Bahrain for Halal Certification Bodies
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat This message is to inform you that the Kingdom of Bahrein has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the third part of its final draft regarding the requirements...
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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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