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.