Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
President Bush and Commerce Secretary Gutierrez recognized 19 U.S. organizations with 'E' and 'E-Star' Awards for their commitment to strengthening U.S.' global competitiveness by expanding their export success. 'E' recipients include Fed Ex Corporation, Johnsonville Sausage, and the Seattle University. (Commerce press release, dated 05/20/08, available at http://www.commerce.gov/NewsRoom/PressReleases_FactSheets/PROD01_006046)
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1. 'E' and 'E Star' Awards for American Export Excellence
2. New Online EU Database on Cosmetic Ingredients
The European Commission has launched a new online database of 15,000 ingredients used in cosmetic products making it easier for companies to find up-to-date information on substances needed to develop new cosmetics or to improve existing ones. The new database, called 'CosIng' (Cosmetics Ingredients), replaces the old pdf format list. (EC, dated 05/20/08, available at http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/08/312&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
3. Various Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
Various U.S. government agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested or intend to request Office of Management and Budget approval or extension of approval:
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| FDA 1 | Channels of Trade Policy for Commodities With Residues of Pesticide Chemicals, for Which Tolerances Have Been Revoked, Suspended, or Modified by the Environmental Protection Agency Pursuant to Dietary Risk Considerations | 06/16/08 |
| FDA 2 | Adverse Experience Reporting for Licensed Biological Products; and General Records | 06/16/08 |
| FDA 3 | Survey to Evaluate FDA's Food Defense Awareness Initiative ALERT | 07/21/08 |
| APHIS | User Fee Regulations | 07/22/08 |
| ITA 1 | Foreign-Trade Zones Application | 06/23/08 |
| ITA 2 | Application for an Export Trade; Certificate of Review (ITA-4093P) | 07/22/08 |
FDA 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 05/16/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-10985.pdf
FDA 2 Information Collection (FR Pub 05/16/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-11057.pdf
FDA 3 Information Collection (FR Pub 05/22/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-11514.pdf
APHIS Information Collection (FR Pub 05/23/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-11616.pdf
ITA 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 05/23/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-11600.pdf
ITA 2 Information Collection (FR Pub 05/23/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-11582.pdf
4. CBP Cancels Customs Broker Licenses Without Prejudice
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is announcing that the following Customs broker licenses are canceled without prejudice:
| Name | License No. | Port Name |
| International Cargo Systems, Inc. | 15594 | Boston |
| Florida National Brokers, Inc. | 09082 | Miami |
(FR Pub 05/08/08 available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-10319.pdf)
5. CBP Cancels Customs Broker Licenses Due to Death of the Broker
CBP is announcing that the following Customs broker license, as well as any and all permits, have been cancelled due to the death of the broker:
| Name | License No. | Port Name |
| Harris M. Steward | 09974 | Mobile |
(FR Pub 05/08/08 available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-10318.pdf)