Dear Food & Beverage and Wine & Spirits WG Member,
The EU Chamber is delighted to invite you to the next Food & Beverage and Wine & Spirits Working Group that will take place on Thursday, 17th April 2008 at the Headquarter of Metro China (2F, METRO Headquarter, 1425 Zhenbei Road (Meichuan Road), Putuo District, Shanghai, 普陀区真北路1425号[梅川路口] 麦德龙中国总部) from 5.00 to 7.00 pm
This is an important meeting in which we will go through the Key Recommendations summary and decide which ones are still relevant and if anything needs to be added. As you know, the Position Paper is the Chamber's main lobbying tool, is read by decision-makers in both the EU and PRC and plays a central role in multiple bilateral EU-China dialogues. As such, this is your chance to impact the content and tone of this important document.
Members are strongly encouraged to consult widely within their own company in advance so that they can then table such recommendations for discussion at this meeting. Alternatively, please forward your recommendations to me in advance of the meeting. Attached for your reference is the Food & Beverage WG Position Paper 2007.
Proposed Agenda
1. Briefing on WG issues with Mr.SERRA, Agricultural Counsellor of EC Delegation to China
2. Update on forthcoming visit of European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Position Paper Discussion:
Identify principal recent developments Refine Key Recommendations
4. Potential Subgroup of Import Focus and Industry Focus
To confirm your attendance for this meeting, please register with Ms. Alice DRIHEM at adrihem@euccc.com.cn by 15th April.
For further information about the Food & Beverage and Wine & Spirits Working Group, or the European Chamber in general, please don't hesitate to contact Ms. Adele B Wang at abwang@euccc.com.cn