Canadian Government Notices as of Aug. 4
The government of Canada recently issued the following trade-related notices as of Aug. 4 (some may also be given separate headlines):
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- New option for testing and exporting in grain industry. Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay announced an alternative service delivery program from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for grain testing. The new Recognition of Export Grain Analysis by Authorized Laboratories (REGAL) program will provide exporters the option of having their grain shipments to certain countries tested for phytosanitary purposes by authorized private laboratories, giving industry more choices and timely service so they can access and serve international markets.
- NAFTA textile/apparel TPL utilization. The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade updated the 2017 NAFTA textile and apparel tariff preference level utilization rate for imports and exports.
- Product Recalls: RH recalls Smythson Shagreen Furniture Collection manufactured in Vietnam, for laceration hazard; ALEX Brands dba ALEX Toys LLC recalls ALEX Jr. Baby Builder Toy Sets manufactured in China, for choking hazard.