Friday, March 27th, at 02:00 pm
European Chamber, Beijing & Shanghai office


Dear Pharmaceutical WG Member,

We are delighted to invite you to the next Pharmaceutical WG meeting which will take place on Friday, March 27th at 2 pm at the European Chamber Office in Beijing and Shanghai.
At this meeting we will hold the 2009 Pharmaceutical WG Elections. As you may know, the Pharmaceutical WG Chair and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the WG which includes the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to the Chinese and European Government, and steering the Pharmaceutical WG meetings. The desired characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chair are a senior industry representative with relevant industry expertise and government contacts that has the time and willingness to support the group. Previous participation in the WG is also highly valued. These honorary positions represent a tremendous opportunity represent the Pharmaceutical WG at very senior levels. Attached is a PDF on the role of Chair.
Anyone who is possibly interested in running for the position of Chair or Vice Chair is therefore kindly requested to inform the Chamber, tbrooks@euccc.com.cn , by COP 23rd March.


Agenda


1. Discussion of Economic Downturn and Financial Crisis: Pre-status, Actual and Post Implications to EU Pharmaceutical Related Companies in China.
2. Election of Working Group Chair and Vice Chairs.
3. Presentation on quality issues for Pharmaceutical manufacturers, by the RDPAC “Quality Project”.
4. Distribution: Briefing of DG Trade lawyers at European Commission on distribution issues as non-tariff barriers (NTBs), as they affect EU Pharmaceutical companies operating in China.
5. Key Recommendations for the 2009/2010 Position Paper (PP). Deadlines for submission of the PP. Discussion of overall theme and tone of the PP.
6. Visit by The Head of the Pharma Unit from DG Enterprise and Industry, as well as representatives from EFPIA to Beijing, April 2009. Other key dates for 2009.
7. AOB.
8. Discussion on current Pharma developments (to be conducted separately in Beijing and Shanghai).


Please register your attendance at the next Pharmaceutical WG meeting by emailing Lukasz Holec at lholec@euccc.com.cn by COP Thursday, 26th March.
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For further information about the Pharmaceutical WG or the European Chamber in general please don't hesitate to contact Tony Brooks at tbrooks@euccc.com.cn

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