Member - Aug 27, 2026
Update on Canada – US Tariffs
The situation with the US remains fluid and we encourage you to review the below information carefully. Suspension of Canada US Trade Negotiations: As announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on August 22, 2026, despite...
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Public - Aug 17, 2026
Indonesia WTO Notifications on Halal Product Assurance Requirements – Request for Comments
Indonesia's mandatory halal certification and labelling requirements under Government Regulation No. 42/2024 are scheduled to enter into force on October 17, 2026. In addition, Indonesia has submitted 3 notifications to the World Trade Organization (WTO)...
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Member - Aug 14, 2026
Republic of Korea WTO Notification on Labeling Standards for Health Functional Foods – Request for Comments
The Republic of Korea has submitted a World Trade Organization (WTO) notification G/TBT/N/KOR/1364 regarding proposed amendments to its Labeling Standards for Health Functional Foods. The proposed measure would revise the symbol used to identify health functional...
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Member - Aug 14, 2026
Korea’s GMO Labelling Requirement
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued a media release on August 5, 2026, and subsequently submitted WTO notification G/TBT/N/KOR/1345 on August 7, 2026, proposing to advance the implementation date for mandatory genetically modified organism (GMO) labelling requirements for...
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Public - Aug 11, 2026
FDA Finalizes Guidance for Ready-to-Eat Fresh-Cut Produce Operations under Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule
Today, the FDA released final guidance to help manufacturers and processors of fresh-cut produce comply with the FSMA Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (PCHF) rule. Fresh-cut produce can be particularly...
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Public - Aug 10, 2026
Public consultations on upcoming FTA negotiations with Türkiye
On July 7, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced the launch of negotiations toward a comprehensive, modern, and mutually beneficial Canada-Türkiye free trade agreement. Following this announcement, Global Affairs Canada...
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