The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has released The Year in Trade 2015, its annual overview of developments regarding the administration of U.S. trade laws and trade agreements.
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Growth: Brexit Affects It
August 15, 2016
The British referendum result sent a seismic shock across the globe, and the aftershocks are still being felt. Analyzing the implications of the unexpected result is no small feat. Key events immediately following the vote shrouded the UK’s near future in an inky darkness, and at this point it’s unclear if anyone is close to finding the light switch. Concern among Canadians is high.
Industry Labelling Tool Update – Compositional Requirements
August 15, 2016
The Industry Labelling Tool has been updated to incorporate guidance on food compositional requirements, including new pages on standards of identity, food additives, fortification and grades.
Additional information on commodity specific requirements related to these topics, will be added to the Industry Labelling Tool in the future, as needed.
Update on the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
August 15, 2016
New information on this initiative is now available on the CFIA’s Safe Food page, which has been updated to reflect progress to bring the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) into force.
The following items will be of particular interest to subscribers:
Establishments Approved to Export to Hong Kong
August 10, 2016
Please be advised that the List of Establishments approved to export meat to Hong Kong in Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), has been revised with the following information: