Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The National Foreign Trade Council has announced the launch of a new Trade and Climate Working Group which will focus on trade and competitiveness-related aspects of U.S. and global climate policies. (News release, dated 08/03/09, available at http://www.nftc.org/newsflash/newsflash.asp?Mode=View&id=236&articleid=2875&category=All.)
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1. National Foreign Trade Council Launches New Trade and Climate Working Group
2. Defense Trade Advisory Group Seeks New Members for 2010-2012 Term
The State Department has issued a press release announcing that the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG), a panel that provides advice to the U.S. Government on defense trade policy and regulations is now accepting membership applications for the upcoming 2010-2012 term. According to the press release, with the recent White House announcement of a new government-wide initiative to review the export control process, membership on this panel presents an opportunity to participate in better aligning the export control process with today's national security challenges. (Press release, dated 08/27/09, available at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/aug/128397.htm.)
3. DOJ and USDA to Hold Workshops on U.S. Agriculture and Antitrust Issues
The Department of Agriculture and the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department, with the participation of State Attorneys General, are announcing that they intend to hold a series of public workshops in early 2010 to explore competition and antitrust issues affecting U.S. agriculture. Written comments on the issues covered in the notice are due by December 31, 2009. (FR Pub 08/27/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-20671.pdf)
4. FDA Posts Enforcement Report for August 26th
The Food and Drug Administration has posted its Enforcement Report for the week of August 26, 2009. The report contains information on actions taken in connection with agency regulatory activities. (Report, dated 08/26/09, available at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm180348.htm)
5. FTZB Notice on New Application
FTZ 134 Application for Manufacturing Authority: Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC; Chattanooga, TN. (D/N 35-2009, FR Pub 08/27/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-20710.pdf)
6. DHS Announces New Directives on Border Searches of Electronic Media
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a press release announcing new directives to enhance and clarify oversight for searches of computers and other electronic media at U.S. ports of entry. The new directives address the circumstances under which U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can conduct border searches of electronic media - consistent with DHS' Constitutional authority to search other sensitive non-electronic materials, such as briefcases, backpacks and notebooks, at U.S. borders. (Press release, dated 08/27/09, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1251393255852.shtm.l)
7. Canada Determines Dumping of Certain Footwear from China, Vietnam
On August 26, 2009, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency made a final determination of dumping with respect to waterproof footwear and waterproof footwear in nearly finished form, constructed wholly or in part of rubber and/or thermoplastic rubber (TPR) originating in or exported from China and waterproof footwear and waterproof footwear in nearly finished form, constructed wholly or in part of rubber, TPR, and/or plastic originating in or exported from Vietnam. (Notice, dated 08/26/09, available at http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/i-e/ad1377/ad1377-i08-nf-eng.html)
8. CPSC Lists Voluntary Recalls
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published notice of the following voluntary recalls:
Product: Reason | Company | Release |
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\" Oval Roll-up Blinds and Woolrich Roman Shades: Strangulation Hazard | Lewis Hyman Inc. (CA) | 09-324 |
MELINA Roman Blinds: Strangulation Hazard | IKEA Home Furnishings (PA) | 09-325 |
Roman Shades: Strangulation Hazard | Pottery Barn Kids/Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (CA) | 09-326 |
Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades: Strangulation Hazard | Victoria Classics of Edison (NJ) | 09-327 |
Roller Shades: Strangulation Hazard | Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. (PA) | 09-328 |
Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades: Strangulation Hazard | Vertical Land Inc. (FL) | 09-329 |
(CPSC recalls available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelaug09.html)
9. Revised FDA Import Alerts
The Food and Drug Administration has posted revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
Raw Agricultural Products for Pesticides
Mahi-mahi Because of Histamine and Decomposition
Unapproved New Drugs Promoted in The U.S.
7. FAS Global Agriculture Information Network Reports
The Foreign Agriculture Service issued the following GAIN reports:
EU-27 Agricultural Biotechnology Annual: 2009
India Agricultural Biotechnology Annual: 2009
Philippines Agricultural Biotechnology Annual: Update on the Philippine Biotechnology
Mexico Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative: FAIRS Country Report
France Fast food Sandwich and Snack Sector: Product Brief
Thailand Bangkok Newsletter - August 2009: Agricultural Situation; Market Development Reports
El Salvador Agricultural Biotechnology Annual: New Agricultural Technologies Report
Venezuela Food Inflation: Agriculture in the Economy
Ukraine Proposes Restrictive Import Regulations for Animal Products: Agricultural Situation
Mexico The Mexican Market for Soft Drinks: Product Brief
Chile Stone Fruit Annual: Fresh Apricot, Plums, Peaches & Nectarines and Cherry Annual Report
Hong Kong Agricultural Biotechnology Annual: 2009
Japan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative: FAIRS Country Report
Canada Exporter Guide Annual: Canada Exporter Guide Annual 2009