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Posted by Bob Kirke March 21st, 2024

On March 19, 2024 new import requirements took effect that impact organic textile products shipped into the USA. The USDA published the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule on January 19, 2023, which requires the use of electronic NOP Import Certificates for organic agricultural products imported into the U.S. The use of the NOP Import Certificate was mandatory as of March 19, 2024.

Posted by Bob Kirke March 15th, 2024

The Canadian government has provided updated guidance on the Supply Chains Act (formerly known as Bill S-211). Some of the updates put in writing what was stated during the webinar held in January by Public Safety Canada, or otherwise provide clarification.

Posted by Bob Kirke March 15th, 2024

When North American countries signed the successor to the NAFTA they included a provision for a mandatory review of the agreement six years after the agreement came into force. The Canada-United States -Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) must be renewed by July 1, 2026, and while that date is still two years away, CAF is beginning to prepare for this renewal process.

Posted by Bob Kirke March 14th, 2024

On the face of it solar panels have very little to do with cotton tee shirts. One couldn't imagine, in fact, any two products that have less in common. That being said, they have one thing in common and that is that they often contain raw materials that may be traced to a region in China where there are allegations of systematic forced labor.

Posted by Apparel January 13th, 2024

After more than a decade of efforts by the CAF, Canada has extended the Least Developed Country Tariff (LDCT) for 10 years, beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

December 12th, 2023

The Canadian Apparel Federation, together with the mmode fashion cluster and Global Affairs Canada, teamed up with the OECD to present a webinar on guidance for due diligence in the apparel and footwear sector supply chains.

Posted by Apparel October 28th, 2023

Canada has extended the Least Developed Country Tariff (LDCT) for 10 years, beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

Posted by Bob Kirke September 28th, 2023

Earlier this year, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) tabled proposed regulations that would have added major uncertainties to the customs valuation process.