Member - Jan 23, 2023
Philippines – Temporary Decrease in Tariffs for Specific Agriculture Exports
On January 13, 2023, the Philippines issued Executive Order 13, extending the temporary reduction of tariffs on mechanically deboned chicken and turkey until December 31, 2024. Under the temporary tariff reduction, fresh, chilled, or frozen...
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Public - Jan 23, 2023
FDA Proposes Increase in Color Certification Fees
Update on Color Certification Fees - January 23, 2023 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the comment period on January 24, 2023 for 45 days for the proposed rule entitled Color Additive...
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Public - Jan 10, 2023
FDA Issues the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals Final Guidance
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the final guidance for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals. FSVP is a regulation under the foundational FDA Food Safety...
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Member - Dec 15, 2022
FDA Reminds Manufacturers of Effective Date for Sesame as a Major Food Allergen
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding manufacturers that effective January 1, 2023, foods containing sesame will be subject to specific food allergen regulatory requirements, including labeling and manufacturing requirements. Sesame is joining...
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Public - Dec 15, 2022
FDA Releases Data on Economic Adulteration in Honey
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is releasing data from a sampling assignment carried out in 2021 and 2022 to test imported honey for economically motivated adulteration (EMA). EMA occurs, for example, when someone...
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Member - Dec 9, 2022
Regain: access for Canadian beef to Bahamas
News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat We are pleased to inform you that Canada has successfully negotiated the full access of beef and beef products including offal derived from cattle of all ages with The...
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