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The verified gross mass mandate is successful in terms of submissions, 95 percent of containers have the required weight information globally.  The main concern is the accuracy of weights being submitted.  It is suspected that shippers are simply adding the tare weight of the container to the bill of lading weight.  October 1, 2016 will… Read more : SOLAS Concerns

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met recently in Ottawa to discuss key trade disputes. At a joint press conference, they announced talks aimed at an eventual free trade agreement. Further detail as published in the Financial Post: http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/justin-trudeau-confirms-canada-china-exploring-free-trade-deal

Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), all food facilities that are required to register with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) need to submit a biennial renewal registration.  FSMA requires facilities to re-register every 2 years during the period October 1 and ending December 31 in even numbered years.  The renewal period opened on… Read more : Reminder – U.S. Food & Drug Administration Biennial Renewal Period