Advocacy Actions
Enquiry letter to SAMR on application of group standard for imported apparels
The Fashion and Leather Desk sent an enquiry letter to SAMR regarding application of group standard. In the letter addressed to the Department for Standards Innovation and Management, the Desk put forward the question about what standards should be indicated on imported apparels that are manufactured abroad and in compliance with Chinese laws and mandatory standards. Instead of using enterprise standard which is not efficiently representing the features of fashion goods changed per season, enterprises have to select a product standard from China's voluntary standards of textile industry. Actually, these imported apparels manufactured in Europe are following REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) and relevant label requirements, the Chinese group standard focusing on chemical safety would be more fit in reflecting the products' actual performance and quality.
Read moreLobby Letter to NHC and MOFCOM on COVID-19 Test and Disinfection Measures on Imported Goods
Regarding the COVID-19 measures posed on imported goods, especially food product, ingredient and cosmetics, initiated by the the central and local authorities, European Chamber submitted a lobby letter to MOFCOM and NHC to raise industry's questions and concerns.
Read moreLetter to CMDE on Medical Software & AI Medical Device Guidelines
Letter to NMPA Center for Medical Device Evaluation (CMDE) on medical software and AI medical device Guidelines
Read moreSubmitted Comments to SASAC on Administrative Measures for the Supervision of Energy Conservation and Ecological and Environmental Protection by Central SOEs
On 22 February, the European Chamber's Energy and Environment working groups submitted comments to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) on Administrative Measures for the Supervision of Energy Conservation and Ecological and Environmental Protection by Central SOEs (Draft for Comments).
Read moreMeeting with Aleksandra Kozlowska, Trade Section, EUD on potential influence that CAI could have on existing R&D related policies in China
R&D WG chairs had a meeting with Ms. Aleksandra Kozlowska, Trade Section, EUD. The topic at the center of the meeting was the potential influence that the technology transfer provision in the CAI text could have on the existing Chinese policies on R&D.
Read moreCosmetics Desk submitted Call for Comments on Catalogue of Prohibited Ingredients for Cosmetics
Cosmetics Desk submitted Call for Comments on Catalogue of Prohibited Ingredients for Cosmetics
Read moreCosmetics Desk submitted Call for Comments on catalogue of used cosmetic ingredients
Cosmetics Desk submitted Call for Comments on catalogue of used cosmetic ingredients
Read moreCosmetics Desk submitted Call for Comments on Catalogue of prohibited plant (animal) ingredients for cosmetics
Cosmetics Desk submitted Call for Comments on Catalogue of Prohibited Plant (animal) ingredients for cosmetics
Read moreRegular debriefing call with BusinessEurope
On 18th February, European Chamber representatives had a call with their counterparts in Business Europe in which they discussed a variety of relevant issues.
Read moreJoint Lobby Letter with SNE to European Commission DG TRADE on Overseas Onsite Audit for Infant Formula and FSMP Registration
European Chamber, together with Specialised Nutrition Europe, submitted a letter to Directorate-General for Trade of European Commission, to request for high-level political intervention to ensure the continued exports and marketing of European-produced formula and Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) in China.
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