Advocacy Actions
European Chamber Business Delegation Visit to Zhejiang
On 31st August and 1st September, European Chamber Vice President Carlo D'Andrea led a business delegation to visit Hangzhou and Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province.
Read moreComments to Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) on Emission Standards for Pollutants in Petroleum Refining Industry (GB 31570—2015) (Revised Draft for Comments)
On 30th August 2023, the Environment Working Group submitted collated comments to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) on Emission Standards for Pollutants in Petroleum Refining Industry (GB 31570—2015) (Revised Draft for Comments).
MEETING WITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF JIANGSU DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
On August 29, 2023, Dr. Andreas Risch, Chair of the European Chamber Nanjing Chapter, Vice Chair Shan Jianhua and board member Frank Redecker held a meeting with Sun Jin, Deputy Director-General of Jiangsu Department of Commerce.
Read moreMeet with Centre for Drug Re-evaluation
COCIR is exploring the possibility of organising a medical device vigilance training session for the Centre for Drug Reevaluation, NMPA in China. Ms. Zhao Yan, Deputy Director, Center for ADR Monitoring, NMPA, expressed a positive attitude towards the initiative during a recent meeting with COCIR representatives.
Read moreGovernment Meeting with Pinghu Economic and Technology Development Zone
On 23rd August, a group of European Chamber representatives from Banking and Securities Working Group, International Liner Shipping Working Group, Logistics Working Group (Shanghai) and Construction Working Group (Shanghai) met Deputy Director of Pinghu Economic and Technology Investment Limited Enterprise and officials of Pinghu Merchants Group, discussing on the future possibilities of international investments into this area.
Read moreCall for Comments on PBoC: Measures for the Management of Data Security in the Operational Areas of the People's Bank of China (Draft)
On 22nd Aug, the Banking and Securities Working Group submitted comments on Measures for the Management of Data Security in the Operational Areas of the People's Bank of China (Draft).
Read moreVisit Shanghai Medical Device Testing Institute to Discuss New Chinese Safety Standards and Testing Requirements for Medical Devices
During their visit to the Shanghai Medical Device Testing Institute, COCIR China Representative Jessica Yuan and Government Affairs Desk Manager Xuanyi Wang met with Chief Ms. Yu Hongyi, Deputy Chief Mr. Gao Zhong, and Director of Active Medical Device Testing Department I Mr. Zhuo Yue to discuss the new GB9706 series standards. The report outlines the Institute's desire to provide testing services for innovative products and the importance of enhanced communication and understanding in multi-level technical exchanges. The report also highlights the need for foreign companies to better understand China's policy requirements and the potential challenges in the testing and evaluation process. The Working Group will promptly convey the follow-up issues that the Institute has raised and that require close attention to member companies. The Chamber will also organise exchanges between China and Europe in regards to IEC 60601-1 Edition 3.1.
Read moreFeedback on Call for Comments of General Interventional and Neurosurgical Medical Consumables Tender Invitation Documents of Henan Province led Alliance
The Healthcare Equipment (HCE) Working Group and Consumable and Disposable Medical Device (CDMD) Government Affairs Committee have submitted feedback on the call for comments for the volume-based procurement tender invitation documents for general interventional and neurosurgical medical consumables in Henan Province led alliance. Key suggestions include refining tender rules to achieve fairness and keeping mainstream products in the market.
Read moreCall for Comments: MoT Public Consultation on <Regulations of P.R.C on International Ocean Shipping>
On 16th August, the International Liner Shipping Working Group submitted call for comments on the <Regulations of P.R.C on International Ocean Shipping> (Draft for Comments).
Read moreAdvocacy Letter on Issues with Fourth Batch of Centralised Procurement of Medical Consumables in Hebei Province by Healthcare Equipment Working Group and CDMD Desk
The Healthcare Equipment Working Group and Consumable and Disposable Medical Device Committee wrote a letter to the Hebei Province regarding issues with its centralised procurement of medical consumables, recommending a "one strategy for one product" approach prioritising mature products with adequate market competition for volume-based procurement and better communication with the Hebei Healthcare Security Administration.
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