Public - Feb 25, 2022
Update on FDA’s Continuing Efforts to Understand and Reduce Exposure to PFAS from Foods
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new test results that are part of their work to better understand and reduce potential exposure to PFAS from foods. They also shared an update on the...
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Public - Feb 22, 2022
EU proposed initiative on standards for imported agricultural products
News from AAFC Market Access Secretariat This post is to inform you that the European Commission (DG AGRI) has launched a “call for evidence” process to solicit input towards a planned report to the European...
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Member - Feb 17, 2022
Mexico extends the TRQs for duty free imports of pork, beef and chicken meat
The Mexican Ministry of Economy (ECONOMIA) has recently announced in the Official Gazette an extension of the tariff rate quotas (TRQ) that allow duty free imports of beef, pork and chicken meat from any country...
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Public - Feb 10, 2022
Accord Financial Introduces EDC Trade Recovery Guarantee
While the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) officially ended on December 31st 2021, Accord Financial and Export Development Canada (EDC) understand that there are still challenges brought on by the pandemic such as supply chain...
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Public - Feb 4, 2022
Update: China (Decrees 248 and 249) Registration Requirements – Notice to Industry
Effective January 1, 2022, exporters and processing establishments that export to China need to comply with two new Chinese regulations for imported food and overseas food establishments: Decree 248: Regulations on the Registration and Administration...
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Public - Jan 31, 2022
FDA FASTER Act Video for Food Industry and Other Stakeholders
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a new video that provides an overview of the 2021 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. The FASTER Act, among other things, adds sesame...
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