**** CSI receives C-TPAT approval and certification March 11, 2003*****
********************CSI receives PIP approval June 2003*******************
Lacey Act - Phased in enforcement of the Lacey Act Declaration is scheduled to begin April 1, 2009. Product use, article name, scientific name, country of harvest and quantity of plant material are part of the CATAIR. Filing may be electronic or form PPQ505 may be used. Currently, only sections of the HTS Chapters 44,47,48 and 94 require declaration, excluding plants and plant products used exclusively as packing material, "common cultivars", "common food crops" and plants for planting.
Commissioner Ralph Basham retired March 1, 2009. Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern is now Acting Commissioner until a successor is appointed.
U.S. Agent/FDA fee schedule
U.S. Agent Service @ $100.00 per year per facility, FDA Support Services @ $75.00 per hour. To register your facility with FDA $100.00 per facility.
Advanced Border Processing Centre opens a third facility in Detroit, Michigan - this centre is conveniently located to service the Windsor/Detroit border crossing. Watch for more openings of ABpC visit www.ambassadorbridge.com for further information
Carriers can have a hands touching service, a hands on service or a hands off service with ABpC. We have designed systems to meet with a carriers' unique operation, we have designed systems to give the greatest benefit to the carrier industry through management, programming and reports. Call Sandi Villeneuve to learn more about these new services at 313-964-0104 ext. 1
Cargo Sealing Guidelines for PIP Members
Whether the importers are PIP members or not, the criticality of having security procedures in place at the point of stuffing/origin to inspect, properly seal and maintain the integrity of the shipping containers and trailers. An inspection process that meets PIP security criteria should be recommended for empty containers and trailers prior to loading the cargo. For more information visit http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security/pip/seals
AEO and C-TPAT Mutual Recognition - CBP and the European Union are working to harmonize these two programs to acheive mutual recognition of the C-TPAT and EU's Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) supply chain security programs.