In and around New York Harbor, inspecting larger commercial vessels before Sept. 11 was more common, since boats sailing under some foreign flags have looser safety standards than the United States, said Cmdr.
Although foreign airlines follow international safety standards and accept Canada's control of its airspace, many countries do not recognize Canadian sovereignty over its Arctic waters and many foreign shippers say they are not bound to follow Canada's Polar Code.
For example, many dietary supplements are produced in unregulated foreign plants with no safety standards or regulatory oversight.
"Any plan to allow the importation of prescription medications should also include consumer protections that ensure foreign drugs meet American safety standards.
The eventual policy, which is due to be unveiled shortly, is expected also to permit foreign investment in airports, allow private carriers to fly some foreign routes, lay out new safety standards for aircraft and allow private carriers some flexibility in planning routes and setting fares.Delhi's dirigistes are spoiling for a fight.
Perhaps one of the reasons members of the Iranian government haveyet to feel this issue directly is that most of them drive the imported, foreign cars with the highest safety standards – cars that are out of the reach of most Iranians.
BBC Newsnight has uncovered worrying testimony about pay, housing conditions and safety standards from foreign workers.
We have uncovered worrying testimony about pay, housing conditions and safety standards from foreign workers.
Nearly a third of the list came from foreign sources, meaning Sara Lee, along with many large food companies, faces the increasing task of ensuring that foreign suppliers meet the best possible safety standards.
Crucially in a global marketplace, adopting energy-efficiency and consumer safety standards ahead of foreign competitors secures an important first-mover advantage.
The law also mandates testing and safety certifications for products marketed for children ages 12 and under and requires foreign manufacturers to comply with U.S. toy safety standards.
