Canadian Government Notices as of Nov. 6
The government of Canada issued the following trade-related notices as of Nov. 6 (note that some may also be given separate headlines):
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- Canadian international trade for September 2019. Statistics Canada reported Nov. 5 that Canada’s imports fell 1.7% while exports declined 1.3% for September. The result is that Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $1.2 billion in August to $978 million in September.
- Requirements for importating and exporting ozone-depleting substances and halocarbon alternatives. The Canada Border Services Agency noted Nov. 1 that it updated Memorandum D19-7-2 to reflect the requirements under the Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations, including the amendment that came into force on April 16, 2018 (see 1911040045).
- Product Recalls: Poopsie Cutie Tooties Surprise toy manufactured in China recalled, for not meeting chemical hazard standards for boric acid; That’s Not My Monkey, That’s Not My Mermaid, That’s Not My Giraffe and That’s Not My Squirrel books manufactured in China recalled, for mold found in shipping cartons; Halloween Light-Up Skeleton and El Masks manufactured in China recalled, for potential burn hazard; John Deere Compact Utility Tractors manufactured in the United States recalled, for possible injury hazard in case of rollover.