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.

Jan. 31, 2012	Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations

Dec. 16, 2011	2012 Harmonized System (HS) Changes

Oct. 11, 2011	Prescription Drugs for Personal Use Reminder

Aug. 11, 2011	Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)

Mar. 4, 2011	Non-Resident Importer (NRI) Information

Sept. 17, 2010	Other Government Department (OGD) Regulations

Jun. 11, 2010	Jewellery Declaration Requirements

Feb. 5, 2010	Shipping Firearms with FedEx is Prohibited

Dec. 4, 2009	Trade Compliance

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

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)

Jan. 26, 2012	Fish and Wildlife Service Fees and Requirements

Jan. 23, 2012	Textile Entry Requirements

Dec. 20, 2011	Ultimate Consignee ID Number (EIN/SSN) Requirement

Nov. 30, 2011	Merchandise Processing Fee

Aug. 30, 2010	Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Regulations

Mar. 23, 2010	Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations

Feb. 5, 2010	Shipping Firearms with FedEx is Prohibited

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

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

Sept. 16, 2008	Softwood Lumber Products Declaration

Aug. 20, 2008	First Sale Rule Valuation Regulation

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

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

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

Jan. 31, 2012	All Countries - Canada's Export Requirements for Cryptographic Items

Jan. 23, 2012	All Countries – Export Declaration (B13A) Requirements - IMPORTANT UPDATE

Nov. 8, 2011	Qatar – Original Documentation Requirements

Aug. 11, 2011	All Countries – Documentation Requirements

Sept. 22, 2010	Saudi Arabia – Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Requirement

Aug. 30, 2010	China – Samples/Advertising Materials and Personal Effects

Jun. 1, 2010	Paraguay – Nondocument Shipments

Mar. 1, 2010	All Countries – Electronic Certificates of Origin

Feb. 5, 2010	All Countries – Shipping Firearms with FedEx is Prohibited

Jan. 4, 2010	Bolivia – All Dutiable Shipments

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

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

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

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

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

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