Canadian Government Notices for Feb 14
The Government of Canada issued the following trade-related notices from February 14, 2011:
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U,S.-Canada wood packaging exemption. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that they are moving forward with a phased-in approach to remove the current exemption for wood packaging being shipped between the two countries, as outlined in the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15. (here).
Import requirements for fresh fruit. The CFIA issued D-95-08, a summary of Plant Health Import Requirements for Temperate Fresh Fruit approved for entry into Canada. (here).
Approved nurseries for barberry. The CFIA issued an updated listing to Appendix 6 of certain approved nurseries, APHIS Barberry Certification Program, for import and domestic movement requirements for barberry (Berberis, Mahoberberis and Mahonia spp.) under the Canadian Barberry Certification Program. (here).
Certain carbon steel welded pipe. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced it concluded its’ re-investigation of the normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy respecting certain carbon steel welded pipe from China. (here).
Labeling of food allergens and gluten sources. The Minister of Health, and Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, announced regulations to strengthen Canada's labeling of food allergens and gluten sources. This means that Canadians with food allergies, sensitivities and celiac disease will soon be able to make more informed choices about the foods they buy. The Ministers also unveiled what the food label will now look like. (here).
Child restraints for motor vehicles. The Department of Transport Canada advised the public of a potential safety issue relating to harness slippage of child restraints with respect to Cosco, Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st, Maxi-Cosi and Schwinn products. (here).
ITA with Honduras. On February 14, 2011, the second round of Canada-Honduras free trade negotiations begins in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (here).