CBP Announces Focused Assessment Program Webinar

On September 30, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #14-000526 announcing their holding of a

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Requests Related to Shipments Involving Russia

As reported in recent Newsflashes, due to the geopolitical situation in the Crimea region and Eastern Ukraine, the United States, European Union, and

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FDA Registration Renewal Required for Foreign Food Facilities

On September 29, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS)#14-000518 reminding the trade that food

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Singapore Issues Changes to Permit Exemptions for Strategic Goods

On September 1, 2014, Singapore Customs issued circular #12/2014 announcing changes to its permit exemptions under regulation 13(2) of the Strategic Goods

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Ghana to Halt Implementation of Certificate of Conformity

On September 24, 2014, Ghana’s Acting Minster of Trade and Industry, Major Dr. Mustapha Ahmed, ordered the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to postpone the

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Reminder: Enforcement of FTR Changes Begins October 2nd

As a reminder, effective April 5, 2014 the U.S. Census Bureau amended the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) contained in 15 CFR Part 30 but also announced a

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IATA Publishes Significant Changes to the 56th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published significant changes and amendments to the 56th edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations

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Ghana to Require Certificate of Conformity for All Imports

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) recently announced the launch of the Ghana Product Conformity Assessment Program (G-CAP), an initiative aimed to

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LA Port Terminals Remain Closed Due to Contained Fire

On September 23, 2014, the Port of Los Angeles confirmed that most container terminals remain closed after a massive fire erupted underneath a port

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Mexico Determines Estimated Prices for Imported Footwear

On September 5, 2014, the Mexican Ministry of Public Credit and Revenue published a ruling that requires importers to deposit additional monies on

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FDA Amends Proposed Rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Program

On September 19, 2014 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press release announcing certain revisions to its previous proposed rule on Foreign

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Mexico To Require Additional Information on Imported Trademark Goods

As a reminder, Mexico’s Public Credit and Revenue Secretariat (SHCP) published new trademark declaration requirements for brand products specified in

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Argentina Customs Strike

On September 11, 2014, Argentina’s Union for Customs Employees (SUPARA) issued a press release announcing the holding of a 96-hour strike starting

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U.A.E. Ceases All Shipments to Libya

On September 11, 2014, U.A.E. port authorities issued instructions to stop loading containers for export and transshipment bound for Libyan ports,

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Pilot Strikes Impacting Air France and Lufthansa

As an update, the strike called for by the pilot unions of Air France has proceeded as scheduled. Although negotiations continue, there is no current

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