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A New Era in Cosmetics Regulation: The Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act

In recent years, the cosmetics industry has experienced exponential growth, with new products being introduced almost daily. The average American consumer uses six to 12 cosmetics products daily. This growth has resulted in a need for more comprehensive regulation of cosmetic products to ensure consumer safety. The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) …

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Can A False Claims Act Qui Tam Case, Alleging Customs Fraud, Be Filed And Pursued Anonymously?

Co-authored by:Jonathan Tycko – Tycko & Zavareei LLPJennifer Diaz – Diaz Trade Law Introduction A company you work for, or maybe a competing company, is committing customs fraud.  The company is lying about the value of the products it is importing, using improper HTS codes to avoid duties, or importing products that have been transshipped …

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Submitting Voluntary Self-Disclosures to Bureau of Industry & Security

Diaz Trade Law is enthusiastic to announce Bloomberg Law published an update to our previous article, “Submitting Voluntary Self-Disclosures to Bureau of Industry & Security.” The udpate discusses new guidance from BIS regarding failure to voluntary disclose significant violations. Below is the article reproduced with permission for your reading pleasure. You can read the article here (where …

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FDA Begins Enforcement of DUNS Number Requirement for Food Facility Registrations 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now enforcing the requirement that every Food Facility Registration has a valid DUNS number. The FDA officially began enforcement on January 1, 2023 but gave a 60-day grace period before beginning to verify numbers. What is a DUNS Number? DUNS stands for Data Universal Numbering System. It is …

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Customs and Trade Weekly Snapshot

Customs and Trade Weekly Snapshot Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) announced a newly designed logo for the exclusive use of their validated partners. A partner must abide by the CTPAT licensing agreement, which must be signed …

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Summary of CBP’s March 2023 Forced Labor Technical Expo

Summary of CBP’s March 2023 Forced Labor Technical Expo  CBP held a Forced Labor Technical Expo from March 14-15, comprised of experts and service providers highlighting tools to utilize for supply chain transparency to comply with The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and the general “reasonable care” obligations of U.S. importers. UFLPA was signed …

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New Court Rulings on Marijuana-Related Paraphernalia: Understanding the Impact on Importers

The marijuana industry is rapidly growing, with more and more states legalizing its use for medical and/or recreational purposes. With this growth, there is an increase in the importation of products such as grinders, storage containers, rolling paper, pipes, and vape pens, both for business and personal use. More businesses are asking why there is …

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CBP Publishes Additional Guidance On Responding to Cargo Detentions Made Under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Background The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) went into effect on June 21, 2022. The law creates a rebuttable presumption that imports of all goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China (“Xinjiang”), or by entities identified on the UFLPA Entity List, were made using …

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US Sanctions Lists – Customs & International Trade Law Firm

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