Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Food and Drug Administration has posted its Enforcement Report for the week of March 18, 2009. The report contains information on actions taken in connection with agency Regulatory activities. (Enforcement report, dated 03/18/09, available at http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ENFORCE/2009/ENF01099.html)
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1. FDA Posts Enforcement Report for March 18th
2. Treasury Outlines Framework for Regulatory Reform
The Treasury Department has outlined its framework for regulatory reform, which includes four broad components of comprehensive regulatory reform and a focus on systemic risk. (Treasury press release, dated 03/26/09, available at http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/tg72.htm)
3. CPSC Lists Voluntary Recalls
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published notice of the following voluntary recalls:
| Product: Reason | Company | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums: bursting batteries | Electrolux Home Care Products Inc. (IL) | 09-169 |
| AC Adaptor used with ThinkVision Soundbars: shock hazard | Lenovo (United States) Inc., (NC) | 09-170 |
| Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters: fire hazard | Outerwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich. | 09-171 |
(CPSC recalls, dated 03/09, available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelmar09.html)
4. FAS Global Agriculture Information Network Reports
The Foreign Agriculture Service issued the following GAIN reports:
Brazil Product Brief: Brazilian Ornamental Market Overview
Costa Rica Dairy Products: Whey Protein Concentrate
Indonesia FAIRS Subject Report: Import Requirement and Procedures for Processed Food
Venezuela Agricultural Situation: Socialist Agriculture
Vietnam Trade Policy Monitoring: Import Tariffs Changes for Key Agricultural Products