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- Modernizing the CBSA: an Electronic Service Designed to Help Importers
On May 25th, 2021, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) launched Phase One of its two phase attempt to modernize and streamline the process of importing commercial goods to Canada, thereby offering the country a competitive advantage on the global market. With the launch of CBSA Assessment and … Read more »
- Employment Opportunity – Food Lawyer
G. S. Jameson & Company (“GSJ&Co”), is seeking a junior associate. The primary legal services offered by GSJ&Co, a firm with expertise and specialization in food law, relate to Canadian food regulation, trade, and corporate/commercial law. GSJ&Co clients are stakeholders that operate at various poin … Read more »
- CFIA Update: Food Imports to be Rejected at Border without SFC Licence staring March 15
According to a recent CFIA notification, starting March 15, 2021, food imports that arrive at the Canadian border without a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence will be automatically turned away (see below for the full text of the CFIA notification). Importers must obtain their SFC licence before a … Read more »
- Psilocybin Regulation: GSJ & Co's Position Regarding Proposed Changes to the Special Access Program
On February 10, 2021, G.S. Jameson & Company submitted comments to Health Canada’s public consultation on proposed changes to the regulatory framework governing the Special Access Program (SAP). The SAP permits access to drugs that have not yet been approved for sale in Canada for patients with seri … Read more »
- New Year, New Requirements: Safe Food for Canadians Regulations – 2021 Update
For businesses subject to the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), keeping track of SFCR implementation deadlines can be challenging. 2021 ushers in new SFCR deadlines that food companies must meet in order to ensure compliance with Canada’s food laws. T … Read more »