Noon International: Food Trading Import Export

Is product labeled “Product of Canada” really from Canada?? The Canadian label laws are somewhat lax and allow product that has at least 51% of the production costs of a food item added in Canada and some transformation has taken place, then it can be labeled as “Product of Canada”.

What does it mean? It means apple juice maybe product of China, or olives from Spain can be product of Canada, or frozen carrots mixed with Canadian peas can be product of Canada, and peanut butter and coffee beans bear the product of Canada label yet neither are grown in Canada.

Let the consumer beware.

Read the article here from Globe and Mail.

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Here is an interesting article about the Fed Reserves actions to reduce interest rates to stave off a subprime credit crisis only to find out that we are facing rising inflationary prices for our basic commodities. The FED’s reduction in interest rates has speculators looking in other areas, mainly the basic food commodities such as rice, wheat, corn etc. The weak dollar has only exacerbated the rising food prices. Countries are now facing food shortages, some Asian countries have restricted exports. Who would ever have thought the the subprime fiasco could be a contributor to world wide food shortages. When will it all end??

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Information from our customs broker:

Importers beware. U.S. Customs (CBP) agriculture inspectors have advised us that they will be increasing scrutiny of wood packing materials (pallets and blocking) in import containers.

Recently, 47 import shipments were turned around in Seattle. The pallets were properly stamped with the SWP stamp, but were infested with bugs/larvae. CBP is aware of “counterfeit” SWP, and is looking for them nationwide.

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Nearly 5000 comments have been received on the China food safety draft law.

Some of the key comments:

• Citizens in favor and feel this is a “putting people first” law.
• Tighter controls of procedures recommended.
• Clarifying food safety responsibilities.
• Establish uniform standards.
• Improve monitoring of small food processors.
• Food definition should include water, edible oils, beverages, produce and meat.
• Designate a single entity or department instead of many to monitor food safety regulations.

Read the full article from China View here.

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