Regulatory News and Updates

Regulatory News and Information

Keep up to speed with regulatory news and developments that affect the world of global shipping. Click on the tabs above for information updates on importing into Canada, exporting to the U.S., and exporting to other countries.

Jul. 1, 2009	Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)

Apr. 1, 2009	Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Oct. 23, 2008	Food Products from China Containing Milk or Milk-Derived Ingredients

Aug. 5, 2008	Wood Packaging Regulations

Jul. 24, 2008	Partners in Protection (PIP) Program

Jul. 2, 2008	Air Cargo Security (ACS) Initiative

Feb. 27, 2008	Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Regulations for Certain Energy-Using Products

Oct. 12, 2007	Electronic Methods of Transmitting Certificates of Origin

Oct. 12, 2007	Reduction of Paper Service Options for Customs Clearance

Jul. 6, 2007	Fish and Seafood Regulations

May 4, 2007	Electronic Option for Phytosanitary Certificates

Oct. 27, 2006	Telecommunications Apparatus Regulations

Jun. 26, 2006	Advance Commercial Information (ACI)

May 2, 2006	Elimination of the Excise Tax on Jewellery Products

Jan. 1, 2006	Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulated Products Release Procedures

Aug. 14, 2009	Tracking Labels on Children's Products

May. 6, 2009	Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Prior Notice of Imported Food Final Rule

Apr. 1, 2009	Plant and Wood Product Declarations - Lacey Act

Jan. 8, 2009	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fees and Requirements Final Rule

Nov. 12, 2008	Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Certification Requirements

Sept. 16, 2008	Softwood Lumber Products Declaration

Aug. 20, 2008	First Sale Rule Valuation Regulation

May 25, 2008	Firearms

Nov. 27, 2007	Important Tips for Shipping Gifts

Apr. 17, 2007	Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Non-Compliance Penalties

Jan. 25, 2007	Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Manifest Requirement

Nov. 8, 2006	Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Ruling for Human Food and Cosmetics Manufacturers

Jun. 8, 2006	Clearing Customs: It's All in the Details

Jun. 1, 2006	Requirements for the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program

Jan. 1, 2006	Elimination of the Textile Declaration Requirement

Apr. 1, 2005	Fish and Wildlife Requirements

Nov. 8, 2004	Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Shipment Regulations

Oct. 1, 2004	Ultimate Consignee ID Number Requirement

Jul. 1, 2009	Korea - Shipments Valued At Less Than US$100

May 1, 2009	EU Bans the Sale of Products Containing Dimethylfumarate (DMF)

Apr. 16, 2009	China – Samples/Advertising Materials Regulations

Oct. 28, 2008	EU Moves Toward Restrictions on 15 Chemical Substances

Sep. 27, 2008	Burmese JADE Act Certification Requirements

May 25, 2008	All Countries – Firearms

Jan. 25, 2008	Singapore – Permit Requirements for Wireless/Telecom Equipment

Jan. 23, 2008	All Countries – Export Declaration (B13A) Requirements

Nov. 27, 2007	All Countries - Important Tips for Shipping Gifts

Aug. 3, 2007	Venezuela – Documentation Requirements

Aug. 3, 2007	Korea, Japan, Taiwan – Formal Sales Invoice Requirement

Jun. 25, 2007	Japan – Plant and Animal Quarantine Shipments

Jul. 1, 2006	EU – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

Jun. 8, 2006	All Countries - Clearing Customs: It’s All in the Details

Jun. 8, 2006	China – Specific Commodity Descriptions

Jun. 1, 2006	All Countries - Requirements for the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program

Aug. 22, 2005	Brazil – Tax ID Number Requirement for All Non-Document Shipments