Canadian Government Notices for April 14-15
The Government of Canada issued the following trade-related notices for April 14-15, 2011:
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- Alternative service at certain land ports of entry. The Canada Border Services Agency has updated its fact sheet on alternate service delivery pursuant to the transfer of service at nine in-land locations. The security risks and threats associated with these ports of entry and service points are considered low; the volume of traffic is minimal; there are reasonable alternate service points in close proximity; and the costs of maintaining operations at current levels are high. (here)
- Delay of certain light bulb requirements. The Department of Natural Resources is amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations to delay the completion dates for general service lighting currently prescribed in the Regulations by two years to January 1, 2014, for 100/75 W bulbs and to December 31, 2014, for 60/40 W bulbs. (here)
- AD/CV order expiry determinations on certain steel sheet & strip. On March 31, 2011, the Canada Border Services Agency determined that the expiry of the orders concerning the dumping of flat hot-rolled carbon and alloy steel sheet and strip originating in or exported from Brazil, China, Chinese Taipei, India and Ukraine was likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of these goods into Canada, and in the continuation or resumption of subsidizing (countervailing) of such goods from India; and that the expiry of the AD order on subject merchandise from South Africa was unlikely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of these goods. (here)
- Prohibition on plants seeds as stuffing in children's toys. Health Canada issued a letter in January 2011 to inform establishments advertising, selling or importing children's toys that the Hazardous Products Act prohibits the advertising, sale or import of toys, equipment and other products for use by a child in learning or play that contain plant seeds as a stuffing material. (here)
- Recall. Monkeez Wrist Rattle and Monkeez Baby Booties. (here)