Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
On May 7, 2009, the President issued a notice continuing for one year the national emergency with respect to Syria that was originally declared in Executive Order 13338. (Notice, FR Pub 05/08/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-11047.pdf)
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1. President Continues National Emergency with Respect to Syria
2. U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission to Meet
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission will hold an open public hearing on May 20, 2009 in Washington, DC to address "The Impact of China's Economic and Security Interests in Continental Asia on the United States." (Notice, FR Pub 05/08/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-10759.pdf)
3. CPSC Issues Handbook on CPSIA for Sellers of Used Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a Handbook for Resale Stores and Product Resellers. The handbook is to help sellers of used products understand the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). Among other things, it is now unlawful to sell recalled products, and the law sets strict limits for lead in paint and lead content and bans certain types of phthalates in certain toys and child care articles. (Handbook, dated 05/07/09, available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/thrift/thrguid.pdf)
4. CPSC Posts Public Comments on CPSIA Tracking Label Requirement
The CPSC has posted public comments it received in response to its request for comments and information on the CPSIA "tracking label" requirement, which takes effect for children's products manufactured after August 14, 2009. (Comments, available at http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia09/pubcom/pubcom.html)
5. FDA Posts Enforcement Report for May 6th
The Food and Drug Administration has posted its Enforcement Report for the week of May 6, 2009. The report contains information on actions taken in connection with agency regulatory activities. (Report, dated 05/06/09, available at http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ENFORCE/2009/ENF01106.html)
6. FSIS Updates Export Requirements, Plant Lists for China, Russia, Etc.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has posted updated export requirements for the following countries Russia, China, Armenia, and Malaysia. FSIS has also updated lists of U.S. plants approved to export to South Africa and Russia (pork).
7. CBSA Posts New, Revised Memoranda
Canada Border Services Agency has posted the following new or revised memoranda:
CN09-007: Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)
BSF552: Crew's Effects Declaration
D4-3-6: Revised: Duty-Free Shop - Off-Site Storage
D4-3-5: Revised: Duty-Free Shop - Inventory Control and sales Requirements
8. Canada and EU to Launch Negotiations for Economic Partnership Agreement
Canadian and European Union leaders have announced the historic launch of negotiations toward an economic partnership agreement between Canada and the EU. According to Canada's Prime Minister Harper, this partnership has the potential to bring a $12 billion boost to the Canadian economy and lead to significant gains for both Canada and the EU. (Notice, dated 05/06/09, available at http://pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=2559)
9. WTO Adds Services Statistics, Updates World Tariff and Trade Profiles
The World Trade Organization now has new WTO Services Profiles providing detailed statistics on key "infrastructure services" (transportation, telecommunications, finance and insurance). The Services Profiles complete WTO's previous statistical publications focusing on the World Tariff Profiles and Trade Profiles, which have also been updated. WTO statistics database is available here.(Notice, available at http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news_e.htm)
10. FTZB Notices
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has issued the following:
Designation of New Grantee FTZ 57, Charlotte, North Carolina Area Resolution and Order
Grant of Authority for Subzone Status; Marinette Marine Corporation (Shipbuilding); Marinette, WI
Reorganization/Expansion of FTZ 202; Los Angeles, CA, Area
Reorganization/Expansion of FTZ 202; Los Angeles, CA, Area
Termination of Foreign-Trade Subzone 22G; Sanofi-Aventis, Des Plaines, IL