Advocacy Actions
Attended an Industry Consultation Session Organised by the China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) on the Revision of the National Food Safety Standard General Guideline for Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP)
On 14th April 2022, the European Chamber attended an industry consultation session organised by the CFSA on the revision of the National Food Safety Standard General Guideline for FSMP (GB29922).
Read moreMeeting with Desk members and representatives from the China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) on the Revision of the National Food Safety Standard General Guideline for Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP)
On 23rd March 2022, the European Chamber held a meeting with FSMP Desk members and representatives from the CFSA on the revision of the National Food Safety Standard General Guideline for FSMP (GB 29922).
Read moreMeeting with Agriculture Counsellors of EU Delegation and Member States on GACC Decree 248 and infant formula issue
European Chamber representatives attended the EU Member States Agriculture Counsellors monthly meeting. During the meeting, participants shared the latest status of the registration of food producers from their respective countries under GACC Decree 248 (The Regulation on Registration Administration of Overseas Manufactures of Imported Foods) and Decree 249 (The Measures of the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety), and discussed remaining and emerging issues related to the implementation of these two Decrees. European Chamber exchanged views with Agriculture Counsellors regarding possible solutions to the problems faced by the Industry. In addition, participants also shared the latest updates on infant formula recipe registration.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Meeting with MOFCOM and GACC on the implementation of GACC Decree 248
European Chamber representative attended the meeting regarding the implementation of GACC Decree 248 (The Regulation on Registration Administration of Overseas Manufactures of Imported Foods) and Decree 249 (The Measures of the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety), organised by MOFCOM and GACC.
Read moreEU-China 2nd online seminar on the implementation of GACC Decree 248
The EU and China sides held the 2nd online seminar on the implementation of Decree 248 to provide further clarification on questions and issues raised by the EU Member States and European companies. Representatives from the EU Commission, EU Delegation, EU Member States Agricultural Counsellors, EU industry associations as well as European Chamber attended the meeting and had a fruitful discussion.
Read moreMeeting with Agriculture Counsellors of EU Delegation and Member States on GACC Decree 248 and Infant Formula Recipe Registration
European Chamber representatives participated the EU Member States Agricultural Counsellors monthly meeting. During the meeting, participants exchanged with each other the latest updates and discussed concerns on the implementation of Decree 248 (Regulation on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufactures of Imported Foods), Decree 249 (The Measures for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety) and the operation of the new CIFER system. European Chamber shared concerns collected from the industry regarding this issue and provided insights on how to facilitate the registration of European food producers. In addition, participants also shared the latest updates on infant formula recipe registration.
Read moreMeeting with Mr. Ramunas Freigofas, First Counsellor for Health and Food Safety of EU Delegation to China
European Chamber representatives from agriculture, EU affairs, food and beverage, cosmetics, healthcare equipment, pharmaceutical sectors, met with Mr. Ramunas Freigofas, First Counsellor for Health and Food Safety of EU Delegation to China to exchange work priorities of both sides and plan for further cooperation.
Read moreTraining Session II: GACC Overseas Manufactures Registration of Imported Foods
The first session on 17 October 2021 provided a debriefing on GACC Decree 248 and 249 and the second session which took place on 26 November was organised to share latest updates on the implementation of both decrees and provide guidance regarding the registration of manufacturers of imported food via the new China Import Food Enterprises Registration (CIFER) system
Read moreSubmitted comments to CFSA on National Food Safety Standard General Guidelines for Nutrition Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (Draft for Comments)
On 19th November, the Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Dairy Industry and Paediatric Nutrition Working Groups submitted comments to the China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment on the National Food Safety Standard General Guidelines for Nutrition Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (Draft for Comments).
Read moreSubmitted comments to CFSA on National Food Safety Standard for Good Manufacturing Practice for Food for Special Medical Purpose (Draft for Comment)
On 19th November 2021, the Food for Special Medical Purpose Working Group submitted comments to CFSA on National Food Safety Standard for Good Manufacturing Practice for Food for Special Medical Purpose (Draft for Comment).
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