On July 7, 2024, the Government of Mexico (GOM) announced an update for registrations in the National Catalogue of Plant Varieties to include “native varieties.” According to the GOM announcement about the update, the purpose of the change is to...
On May 3, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Agriculture, Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) published updated regulatory guidelines supporting the introduction of gene-edited seeds into the Canadian market.
On May 19, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency launched a consultation on the Seeds Regulations and the environmental release of seeds.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a review of specific sections of the Seeds Regulations.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Mexico: FAIRS Export Certificate Report

This report provides current information on export certificates issued by U.S. government agencies that comply with import standards and regulations enforced by Mexican officials.
Canada has proposed re-evaluations of two neonicotinoids: clothianidin and thiamethoxam. The public comment period will close on March 19, 2018. ​
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Mexico: FAIRS Country Report

This report provides the latest information on export certificates issued by US government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding...
The Canadian province of Ontario has introduced new regulations that govern the buying, selling and use of neonicotinoid-treated corn and soybeans seeds.
SAGARPA published an announcement which the Characteristics and Specifications to be met on the Quality Certification Labels of Seeds for Planting are Established.
Province of Ontario on March 23, 2015, opened a public consultation period on a proposed regulatory change aimed at reducing the use of neonicotinoids (NNI) as seed treatments for corn and soybeans...
On April 7, the SAGARPA published a proposal in the Diario Oficial (Federal Register) establishing the criteria to be included in the quality certification label on packages of seeds for planting.
The U.S-Mexico ag trade relationship is broad and deep, with opportunities to further integrate our rural economies while supplying desired products to consumers in both countries year-round.