Advocacy Actions
Vice President of European Chamber Addresses GBA Roundtable Discussion Conference
On August 15th, Mr Klaus Zenkel, Vice President of the European Chamber and Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, addressed the GBA Development Business Conference.
Read moreVice Chairman of European Chamber South China Board Meets with Deputy Director General of Guangzhou CCPIT
On August 14th, Mr Fabian Blake, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber South China Board, and Ms Danica Mai, Vice Chair of the SME Forum, met with a delegation led by Ms Zhang Yan, Deputy Director General of Guangzhou CCPIT, at the Chamber Guangzhou Office. The meeting, which lasted for two and a half hours, primarily focused on strengthening collaboration between the two parties and addressing the key challenges European companies operating in South China faced.
Read morePN Sub-working Group and FSMP Advisory Committee submitted an Advocacy Letter to National Health Commission on the Grace Period for the National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Infant Formulas for Special Medical Purposes (GB 25596)
On 14th August 2024, the PN Sub-working Group and FSMP Advisory Committee submitted an advocacy Letter to the National Health Commission on the grace period for the National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Infant Formulas for Special Medical Purposes (GB 25596).
Read morePN Sub-working Group and FSMP Advisory Committee submitted an Advocacy Letter to the SAMR on the Grace Period for the National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Infant Formulas for Special Medical Purposes (GB 25596)
On 14th August 2024, the PN Sub-working Group and FSMP Advisory Committee submitted an advocacy letter to the State Administration for Market Regulation on the grace period for the National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Infant Formulas for Special Medical Purposes (GB 25596).
Read moreLogistics Working Group Hosts Meeting with China Civil Aviation Dangerous Goods Transport Management Centre
Logistics Working Group members discussed dangerous goods transport with the Civil Aviation Administration of China's (CAAC's) Civil Aviation Dangerous Goods Transport Management Centre.
Read moreHCE Working Group Submits Feedback to Zhejiang Province Healthcare Security Administration
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group advised annual evaluations, a green channel for major innovations, relaxed submission rules, and yearly price adjustments for generic items in Zhejiang. They also recommend adopting continuous evaluation practices from other provinces.
Read moreCFSA Meeting on the Revision of Two National Food Safety Standards on Food for Special Medical Purposes
On 8th August 2024, the PN Sub-working Group and FSMP Advisory Committee participated in a government meeting held by the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) on the revision of the National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Infant Formulas for Special Medical Purposes (GB 25596) and the National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Food for Special Medical Purposes (GB 29922).
Read moreRoundtable with Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan on Equipment Renewal
On 7th August, the European Chamber, along with other chambers of commerce and businesses, was invited to participate in a roundtable on large-scale equipment renewal and consumer goods trade-in, organised by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce.
Hua Yuan, vice mayor of Shanghai, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
Chamber Vice President and Shanghai Chapter Chair Carlo D’Andrea attended the roundtable, along with 10 members—including four Advisory Council members and six working group chairs—from various sectors including auto-components, energy, environment, investment, legal, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
HCE Working Group Submits Feedback to National Development and Reform Commission
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group recommended to the National Development and Reform Commission to reduce or cancel renewal fees for medical devices, unify fees for all devices, simplify standard upgrade registrations, and offer discounts and expedited processes for innovative products.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Shenyang Chapter Held Meeting with Liaoning Department of Commerce
On August 7th, Mr. Leo Liu, Office Manager of the European Chamber Shenyang Chapter, met with Ms. Yang Chen, Head of the Foreign-Invested Companies Department at the Liaoning Department of Commerce. Acting on behalf of a local member, Mr. Liu discussed the member's plans to initiate a cultural and tourism project in the city. This meeting underscores the European Chamber's proactive role in facilitating dialogue between its members and the government, ensuring that member concerns are effectively communicated and addressed.
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