Peanut Butter Export Permit Cancelled

Summary#

This order cancels General Export Permit No. Ex. 31 — Peanut Butter (the permit that allowed certain exports of peanut butter). It was registered as SOR/2020-79 on April 7, 2020 and published in the Canada Gazette on April 29, 2020. The order takes effect when section 40 of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement Implementation Act comes into force, or on the day the order is registered if that happens afterward.

What it does#

• Cancels General Export Permit No. Ex. 31 — Peanut Butter (originally listed as SOR/95-41).
• Sets the start date: the cancellation comes into force on the day section 40 of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement Implementation Act comes into force, unless the order is registered after that day — in which case it comes into force on the registration day.

Who's affected#

• Exporters and traders who ship peanut butter from Canada.
• Food manufacturers, distributors, and customs brokers that rely on the cancelled permit.
• Other businesses that used the permit to simplify or authorize peanut-butter exports.

If it is unclear how a specific business is affected, they should check their export paperwork or contact the responsible department.

Why it matters#

• Businesses that used this permit may no longer be able to export peanut butter under its terms. They may need a different permit or authorization to continue exporting.
• The order itself does not explain the reason for the cancellation. A Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement is noted as appearing with SOR/2020-78 for related changes, which may give more context.