Canadian Government Notices for Dec 19
The Government of Canada issued the following notices on December 19, 2011:
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- Interim order on mail, cargo. The Department of Transportation issued Interim Order No. 4 regarding mail, cargo, and baggage which, among other things, states that an air carrier must not transport on a flight to Canada mail or cargo that originates in Yemen or Somalia or has transited through Yemen or Somalia.
- Consumer product regulations. Health Canada announced that on December 15, 2010, the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) received Royal Assent and is now Canadian law. (See ITT's Online Archives or 12/15/10 news, 10121530, for BP summary of Canada's Parliament passing the CCPSA.)
- NEXUS and CANPASS. Canada Border Services Agency issued a notice on its proposed regulatory change regarding the residency requirements of the NEXUS and CANPASS Programs. (See ITT's Online Archives or 09/27/10 news, 10092747, for BP summary of the proposed changes.) CBSA also updated its frequently asked questions document about the NEXUS program.
- Formaldehyde in hair products. Health Canada issued a warning that ten additional professional hair smoothing solutions have been found to contain levels of formaldehyde above legal limits.
- Rubber hoses. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold a public hearing on January 13, 2011 regarding the correct classification of certain rubber hoses with fittings.
- Rubber mats. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold a public hearing on January 18, 2011 regarding the correct classification of certain rubber mats and sheets of various sizes.
- Hanging shelf organizers. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold a public hearing on January 20, 2011 regarding the correct classification of certain hanging shelf organizers.