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Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009

Sat, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Summary Prepared by Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Bode Matz P.C.

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H.R. 2749 - Summary of Main Provisions

Pasta from Italy - Amended Final Results of Antidumping Review

Fri, 11 Mar 2010 15:55:00 GMT

For the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.

January/February 2010 AFI Newsletter

Wed, 02 Mar 2010 20:28:00 GMT

President's Update on Food Safety Legislation, Duty Reduction Efforts and BPA; DOHA Round Deal Unlikely in 2010; Proposed Rule Requires Sponsors to Report Suspected Falsification of Data; FDA Expands Presence Outside U.S.; New Benefits for Dried Fruit; FMC to Change Tariff Filing Requirements; and more

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AFI Calendar

Proposed Promotion Research and Information Order on Processed Raspberries

Tue, 08 Feb 2010 18:02:00 GMT

The Proposed Order would be implemented if it is approved by a majority of producers and importers voting in the referendum.

AFI Update for January

Thu, 03 Mar 2010 15:25:00 GMT

President's Update on Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Cases; Consumer Group: FDA Needs to Look at Labels; Olive Shipment Refused by U.S.; Honey Can Keep Minds Sharp; Wal-Mart Plans Data Scorecard for Suppliers; FDA to Continue to Look at BPA; and more.

Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam - Preliminary Results of New Shipper Review

Thu, 27 Jan 2010 16:50:00 GMT

Covering the period August 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009.

Peach production is far less concentrated in Greece than in the United States

Wed, 26 Jan 2010 20:15:00 GMT

Greek cling peach production in 2009/10 is estimated at 450,000 metric tons (MT), up from the approximately 420,000 metric tons produced last year, noted FAS. An estimated 280,000 MT of the 2009/10 crop was harvested and sold to processors. Approximately 160,000 MT will be used for canning.

Mushrooms from China - Court Decision Not in Harmony with Commerce Final Determination

Tue, 25 Jan 2010 19:41:00 GMT

For the period February 1, 2002 through January 31, 2003.

ITC Schedules Expedited Sunset Reviews on Mushrooms from Chile, China, India and Indonesia

Sat, 22 Jan 2010 16:27:00 GMT

Comments and written statements must be submitted by February 23.

10+2 Enforcement

Sat, 22 Jan 2010 15:25:00 GMT

U.S. Customs officials are saying CBP will take a “measured approach” to enforcing the 10+2 Importer Filing requirements. Enforcement of the 10+2 requirements is scheduled to begin Jan. 26, after a one-year delay in enforcement.

Intent to Rescind AD New Shipper Review on Frozen Shrimp from Vietnam

Fri, 21 Jan 2010 20:26:00 GMT

covering the period February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009.

November/December 2009 AFI Newsletter

Wed, 02 Mar 2010 19:36:00 GMT

Presiden't s Update on GSP, duty reductions and food safety legislation; Senate to Introduce Trade Reform Bill; OIG Studies FDA Registration Requirement; FDA Issues Draft Guide on Pathogens in Dairy Items; FDA Extends Comment Time on Acrylamide Issue; DHS Opens Import Safety Center; and more

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AFI Calendar

GSP Extended

Thu, 30 Dec 2009 14:13:00 GMT

President Obama issued a proclamation extending the Generalized System of Preferences program for one year.

Customs Corrects Importer Security Filing Rule

Tue, 28 Dec 2009 19:59:00 GMT

The Interim Final Rule was published November 25, 2008.

Commerce Issues Final Results of Sunset Reviews on Mushrooms from Chile, India, Indonesia and China

Thu, 23 Dec 2009 15:56:00 GMT

As is nearly always the case, Commerce ruled that revocation of the order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping.