Advocacy Actions
Submitted comments to the SAMR on Administrative Measures for Supervision and Inspection of Food Production and Operation (Draft for Comments)
On 19th June, the AFB, Cheese, FSMP and PN working groups submitted comments on the Administrative Measures for Supervision and Inspection of Food Production and Operation (Draft for Comments) to the SAMR.
Read morePolicy Briefing on Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Zone
Policy Briefing on Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Zone
Read moreSAMR Meeting on the Revision of the Administrative Measures of the Regulation of Food Labelling
On 8th May, European Chamber representative was invited to join a meeting on the revision of the Administrative Measures of the Regulation of Food Labelling organised by the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR). At the meeting, participants discussed the labelling requirements on shelf life, imported products and infant formula as well as claims for food for population with special dietary needs. It was agreed that it is important to protect consumers’ health and their right to be informed, meanwhile, it shall not increase a huge economic burden for the business, especially during the outbreak of the COVID-19. The SMAR thanked all participants for their inputs and suggestions on the revision and agreed to revise the draft accordingly.
Read moreSubmitted comments to the CNIPA on the “ Notice on General Names in Geographical Protection Logos (Draft for Comments)"
The AFB, Cheese and IPR working group jointly submitted comments to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) on the Notice on General Names in Geographical Protection Logos (Draft for Comments).
Read moreComments to MOFCOM and NDRC on Catalogue of Industries for Encouraged Foreign Investment (2019)
The European Chamber very much welcomes the MOFCOM's decision to collect opinions on the "Catalogue of Industries for Encouraged Foreign Investment (2019)". Upon careful study of the draft and consultation with its members, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has collated all member inputs and submitted suggestions to the MOFCOM for their consideration.
Read moreComments to NHC on Call for Comments on National Food Safety Standard General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (Draft for Comments)
The European Chamber very much welcomes the National Health Commission(NHC)'s decision to collect opinions on the National Food Safety Standard General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (Draft for Comments). Upon careful study of the draft, the European Chamber Agriculture, Food and Beverage Working Group, Paediatric Nutrition Working Group, Food for Special Medical Purposes Working Group, and Cheese Working Group have collated all member inputs and submitted them to the SAMR for their consideration. The Call for Comments started on 31 Dec, 2019.
Read moreComments to NHC on National Standard of Food Safety Maximum Levels of Mycotoxins in Foods (Draft for Comments)
The European Chamber very much welcomes the National Health Commission(NHC)'s decision to collect opinions on the National Standard of Food Safety Maximum Levels of Mycotoxins in Foods (Draft for Comments). Upon careful study of the draft, the European Chamber Agriculture, Food and Beverage Working Group, Paediatric Nutrition Working Group, Food for Special Medical Purposes Working Group, and Cheese Working Group have collated all member inputs and submitted them to the NHC for their consideration. The Call for Comments started on 31 Dec, 2019.
Read moreComments to NHC on Call for Comments on National Standard of Food Safety Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods (Draft for Comment)
The European Chamber very much welcomes the National Health Commission(NHC)'s decision to collect opinions on the National Standard of Food Safety Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods (Draft for Comment). Upon careful study of the draft, the European Chamber Agriculture, Food and Beverage Working Group, Paediatric Nutrition Working Group, Food for Special Medical Purposes Working Group, and Cheese Working Group have collated all member inputs and submitted them to the NHC for their consideration.
Read moreComments to the NHC on National Food Safety Standard Good Manufacturing Practice for Milk Products (Draft for Comment)
The European Chamber very much welcomes the National Health Commission (NHC)'s decision to collect opinions on the Good Manufacturing Practices for Milk Products (Draft for Comments). Upon careful study of the draft, the European Chamber Agriculture, Food and Beverage Working Group, Paediatric Nutrition Desk, Food for Special Medical Purposes Advisory Committee, and Cheese Desk has collated all member inputs and submitted them to the NHC for their consideration.
Read moreComments to the NHC on National Food Safety Standard Limit of Pathogens in Prepackaged Food (Draft for Comments)
The European Chamber very much welcomes the China National Health Commission (NHC)'s decision to collect opinions on the National Food Safety Standard Limit of Pathogens in Prepackaged Food (Draft for Comments). Upon careful study of the draft, the European Chamber Agriculture, Food and Beverage Working Group, Paediatric Nutrition Desk, Food for Special Medical Purposes Advisory Committee, and Cheese Desk has collated all member inputs and submitted them to the NHC for their consideration.
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