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Turkey and Turkey Products (Items 105 to 113 on the Import Control List) 2016 TRQ: Quantities Available for Allocation

March 6, 2016

For the 2016 allocation year, a balance of 300,634 kg, eviscerated equivalent (ee), of the turkey and turkey products tariff rate quota (TRQ) remains available for allocation.

Update to the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures Chapter 11, Philippines

March 1, 2016

To meet labelling requirements for the Philippines, the label for all frozen meat must include an expiry date (best before date).

Also at the request of the operator, the signing veterinarian should issue a letter with expiry date (best before date) information for in-transit shipments.

Canadian Certified Shellfish Dealers and List of Leases Approved to Export Raw Oyster Products to Japan

March 1, 2016

Please be advised that the Web page for “Canadian Certified Shellfish Dealers and List of Leases Approved to Export Raw Oyster Products to Japan” has been updated.

List of certified shellfish dealers approved to export to Japan:
Removed:  0414-Cape Bald Packers Ltd.
Added: 6009-Oyster Kings (671743 N.B. Inc.)

Update to the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures, Chapter 11 – China

March 1, 2016

Please be advised that Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), section 11.7.3 – China has been updated with export requirements.

Amendments to Canada’s Sanctions Regime Against Iran: an Alternative Legal Landscape

March 1, 2016

On February 5, 2016, Canada announced amendments to its two statutory regimes restricting or prohibiting trade with Iran. These amendments lift the broad economic sanctions imposed against Iran in response Iran's nuclear activities, as described in detail below.

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