Under the U.S. Bioterrorism Act food facilities which are duly registered with the FDA must renew their registration information every two years, between October 1st and December 31st of each…
Trade Alerts
Terminal Closures: Port of LA and Port of Montreal
Both the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Montreal are experiencing disruptions, which have led or will lead to upcoming terminal closures. The Port of Los Angeles is…
Supply Chain Disruptions: Hurricane Helene and ILA Strike
Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene and the looming threat of ILA port strikes set for October 1, the U.S. supply chain may encounter significant disruptions. On Thursday, September…
Tightening De Minimis Regulations
On September 13, the Biden-Harris Administration released a Fact Sheet announcing new actions to protect American consumers, workers, and businesses by cracking down on unsafe and unfairly traded de minimis…
USTR Finalizes China Tariff Actions
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized modifications to the tariff actions on China following a four-year statutory review. These changes aim to protect American businesses…
New Cargo Security
Effective immediately until January 31, 2025, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced new security regulations for cargo destined to or transiting through the United States. Cargo from listed…
CIRB Orders Binding Arbitration
Federal Intervention Ends Lockout and Strike Notice. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has mandated binding arbitration after an unprecedented dual work stoppage that halted freight shipments and disrupted commutes…
Consumer Safety Product Commission Proposes New Safety Requirement
Applies to Toys with Button Cell or Coin Cell Batteries The Consumer Safety Product Commission (CSPC) hopes to prevent child access to batteries in toys containing button or coin cell…
Canada Railroads 72-Hour Strike Notice Effective Aug 22nd
CN and CPKC have issued a 72-hour strike notice and are prepared to shut down operations on Thursday 8/22. It is reported that no progress towards an agreement has been…
India and Australia Port Strikes
Ports in India and Australia brace for disruptions due to impending port strikes. After long-running pay negotiations failed to reach an agreement, dockworkers across 12 of India’s largest ports have…
