On August 4, 2020, Australia initiated a World Trade Organization (WTO) notification on their intention to implement a series of emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment, and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). Last month, the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures division at Global Affairs Canada provided an update to industry, provincial
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Australia - WTO Notification - Emergency Measures to Safeguard Against Khapra Beetle
January 14, 2021
Safe Food for Canadians licences coming up for renewal
January 14, 2021
3 days until some food licences expire, renew now
Some Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence holders will need to take action now to ensure they renew their licence before it expires. Some SFC licences expire on January 15, 2021 while others will expire in the days and weeks that follow.
Canadian international merchandise trade, November 2020
January 12, 2021
In November, Canada's merchandise exports increased 0.5%, with gold exports posting the largest increase. Imports edged down 0.3%, on lower imports of industrial machinery, equipment and parts. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $3.7 billion in October, to $3.3 billion in November.
Foods and beverages affected by changes to animal health policy for milk imports
January 12, 2021
Following is a message from CFIA:
We are continuing with publishing the updates to import conditions for foods and beverages with milk ingredients. However, due to IT limitations we will be unable to publish all the changes simultaneously on February 2, 2021 as previously planned. Instead, the changes will be published gradually between February 2 and March 2, 2021.
Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations
January 12, 2021
The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on January 9th, 2021.
Canada Border Services Agency
Special Import Measures Act
Canadian International Trade Tribunal
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