M4.9: Requirements of Other Government Departments & Agencies Flashcards
describe the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act;
describe the Textile Labelling Act;
Textile Labelling Act regulates the labelling, sale, importation and advertising of consumer textile articles for both domestic and imported goods
explain the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES);
describe the Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations (ODSHAR).
How many acts and regulations is ISED has responsibility for? And which two are encountered most often during the importation process?
ISED has responsibility for 57 different acts and regulations. Here is a full list of Acts for which ISED is responsible. In this lesson, we will focus on the two encountered most often during the importation process: the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and the Textile Labelling Act.
Acts and regulations that are part of the mandate of ECCC include
Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations;
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994;
Fisheries Act;
Canada Shipping Act, 2001; and
Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations.
The species covered by CITES are listed in three Appendices (I, II, and III) according to the degree of protection required.
Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction.
Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled
Appendix III contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade.
goods that are regulated by the CFIA must be approved for release by both the CFIA and the CBSA.
True
Who performs passenger and import inspection services at airports and other Canadian border points on behalf of the CFIA
CBSA
the CFIA processes import documentation for goods regulated by the CFIA through the National Import Service Centre (NISC)
True
When is an import declaration form 4560 required?
import declaration form 4560 is only required for certain paper release requests and this will be indicated in AIRS
When would an exemption of minimum grade (a quality indicator), labelling and/or packaging requirements prescribed by regulation be exempt Nd by who?
under certain conditions, a Ministerial exemption may be permitted to prevent shortages of specific foods
the Safe Food for Canadians Act and its regulations require licensing, preventive controls and traceability
True
What does the CPLA regulate? Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act
the CPLA regulates the packaging, labelling, sale, importation and advertising of prepackaged and certain other products for both domestic and imported goods;
What is the Eccc responsible for?
- coordinates environmental policies and programs for the federal government
- administers the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
- administers the Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations.
The Textile Labelling Act regulates?
Textile Labelling Act regulates the labelling, sale, importation and advertising of consumer textile articles for both domestic and imported goods
What are the Acts and Regulations the PSC Public Safety Canada is responsible for?
PSC is responsible for the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Act,
the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act,
the Canadian Firearms Program, and
the Firearms Act.
What is the Type “uncontrolled” Firearms?
Uncontrolled firearms are firearms that are exempt from specific legal requirements of the Firearms Act and its regulations. They do not fall under tariff item 9898.00.00 and are generally admissible into Canada.
What is the Type “ controlled Firearms?
Controlled firearms are firearms that are controlled for the purposes of certain provisions of the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act. All controlled firearms belong to one the three categories listed above (non-restricted; restricted; or prohibited) and each category has different admissibility requirements.
US government closely controls the export of firearms from the US and must issue an export licence to the US exporter prior to export.
True
What is required to be issued and presented to the US goverment prior to issusing the export licence?
Prior to issuing an export licence, the US government requires the Canadian importer to present a document from Canada that allows this transaction to take place.
This requirement is satisfied if the Canadian importer has an International Import Certificate (IIC), which is issued by Global Affairs Canada. D19-13-2.
Transport Canada (TC) administers what Acts relating to transportation
Aeronautics Act;
International Bridges and Tunnels Act;
Motor Vehicle Safety Act;
Railway Safety Act; and
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992.
What is the Motor Vehicle Safety Act
The Motor Vehicle Safety Act is the legislation that regulates the manufacture and importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment.
Exceptions to the RIV program when importing a vehicle from the US without entering it into the RIV Program are:
at least 15 years old;
a bus built before January 1, 1971;
entering Canada temporarily;
the vehicle is a work vehicle; or
qualified for entry under Transport Canada’s Pre-Clearance Program.
Why does TC regulate tires?
TC regulates tires to ensure that the tires meet safety standards and are properly marked. D19-12-2.
What is the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act?
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is the legislation for public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are those listed in the schedule to the Act and regulations.
There are nine classes of dangerous goods: D19-13-5.
What is the Class 1 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Explosives
What is the Class 2 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Gases; which includes Flammable Gases (2.1), Non-flammable Gases (2.2), and Toxic Gases (2.3)
What is the Class 3 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Flammable Liquids
What is the Class 4 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Flammable Solids (4.1); Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion (4.2); Substances that on Contact with Water Emit Flammable Gases (Water-reactive Substances) (4.3)
What is the Class 5 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
What is the Class 6 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Toxic (6.1) and Infectious Substances (6.2)
What is the Class 7 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Radioactive Materials (within the meaning of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, that are radioactive)
What is the Class 8 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Corrosives
What is the Class 9 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Miscellaneous Products, Substances or Organisms (for example, dry ice)
What are the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) responsibilities?
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has a wide variety of responsibilities in diplomatic matters, promotion of export trade globally and negotiation of trade agreements.
What are the 3 GAC department Ministers, each with different responsibilities and mandates?
Minister of Foreign Affairs;
Minister of International Development;
Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.
What is the Trade Controls Bureau ?
-division under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
-authorizes the import and export of goods that are restricted by quotas and/or tariffs
-monitors trade in certain goods and ensures the personal security of Canadians and citizens of other countries by restricting trade in dangerous goods and other materials.
GAC, and the Trade Controls Bureau are responsible for administering the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA).
True
What is the The Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA?
The Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) is an Act respecting the export and transfer of goods and technology and the import of goods.
What are the five lists that identify goods for which trade is restricted:
Import Control List - need import permit/ possibly high duty
Export Control List - needs export permit/ 9 groupings
Automatic Firearms Country Control List - countries need export permit
Area Control List (ACL) - needs export permit, regardles of Export Permit List due to the Area of export. Only country at this time is North Korea.
Brokering Control List (BCL) -Brokering permit/EIPA/Munition/ Group 2 (Munitions List) and Group 9 (ATT items) of the ECL, as well as any other ECL item
Health Canada (HC)
Health Canada (HC) is responsible for the administration of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
import permits are required to import controlled drugs and substances;
Global Affairs Canada is responsible for administering the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA); and
The EIPA includes the five lists used to identify goods for which trade is restricted:
Import Control List,
Export Control List,
Area Control List,
Automatic Firearms Country Control List, and
Brokering Control List.
Transport Canada (TC)
Transport Canada (TC) administers the Motor Vehicle Safety Act;
the Motor Vehicle Safety Act is the legislation used to regulate the manufacture and importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment;
vehicles that are imported into Canada must meet the same standards as vehicles manufactured in Canada;
the RIV operates a national program of vehicle inspection and certification;
the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is the legislation for public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods;
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Public Safety Canada (PSC) is responsible for the Canadian Firearms Program;
Trade Controls Bureau is part of the Foreign Affairs Ministry,
the Trade Controls Bureau is part of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, which is one of three ministries under GAC;
authorizes the import and export of goods that are restricted by quotas and/or tariffs;
restricts trade in dangerous goods and other materials;
uses a system of import and export permits to manage goods that are restricted by quotas and/or tariffs;
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Global Affairs Canada is responsible for administering the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA); and
The EIPA includes the five lists used to identify goods for which trade is restricted:
Import Control List,
Export Control List,
Area Control List,
Automatic Firearms Country Control List, and
Brokering Control List.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
the CFIA is responsible for the safeguarding of food, animals and plants;
the Safe Food for Canadians Act and its regulations require licensing, preventive controls and traceability;
the CFIA provides the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) tool;
under certain conditions, a Ministerial exemption may be permitted to prevent shortages of specific foods;
import declaration form 4560 is only required for certain paper release requests and this will be indicated in AIRS;
the CFIA processes import documentation for goods regulated by the CFIA through the National Import Service Centre (NISC);
the CBSA performs passenger and import inspection services at airports and other Canadian border points on behalf of the CFIA; and
goods that are regulated by the CFIA must be approved for release by both the CFIA and the CBSA.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
coordinates environmental policies and programs for the federal government;
administers the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); and
administers the Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC)
is responsible for the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and the Textile Labelling Act;
the CPLA regulates the packaging, labelling, sale, importation and advertising of prepackaged and certain other products;
the CPLA applies to domestic and imported goods;
for imported goods, the CPLA applies to goods that will be sold in prepackaged containers;
there are some exceptions to the bilingual labelling requirements;
the Textile Labelling Act regulates the labelling, sale, importation and advertising of consumer textile articles;
textile articles must be labeled with the fibre content and in a particular manner; and
dealers and/or persons who contravene either of these Acts are subject to penalties and even imprisonment.
Contravention of the Textile Labelling Act can include imprisonment.
True
The Motor Vehicle Safety Act is the responsibility of:
Transport Canada
There are ____ classes of dangerous goods. Indicate your answer numerically.
9
Textile articles must be labelled with the fibre content, in a particular manner.
Public Safety Canada
A new vehicle designed and manufactured in France is permitted to be modified in order to meet the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
False
Firearms fall into ______Incorrect Response(3) categories under the Canadian Firearms Program. Indicate your answer numerically.
3 -
A country’s participation in CITES is voluntary, however, once a country has signed the agreement they are bound to comply.
True
All programs administered by Health Canada can have release data sent using the IID.
False - Only 3 at this time
Tires are regulated by more than one PGA.
True
