Advocacy Actions
European Chamber FSMP AC and PN Desk Submitted Comments on GB13432 to the CFSA
On 28th June, the Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) Advisory Committee (AC) and Paediatric Nutrition (PN) Desk have submitted comments to the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) on the draft GB13432-2013 National Food Safety Standard Labeling of Prepackaged Foods for Special Dietary Uses.
Read moreEuropean Chamber AFB Working Group, Dairy Industry Desk, FSMP Advisory Committee and PN Desk submitted letters to the NHC and SARM on GB7718
On 24th June 2022, the Agriculture, Food and Beverage (AFB) Working Group, Dairy Industry Desk, Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) Advisory Committee (AC) and Paediatric Nutrition (PN) Desk submitted letters to the National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) to address the concerns on the newly introduced requirement on labelling respectively.
Read moreFSMP AC submitted comments on the draft GB29922
On 16th June, European Chamber Food for Special Medical Purpose Advisory Committee (FSMP AC) submitted comments on the draft standard GB29922 National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Foods for Special Medical Purposes to the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA).
Read moreAttended 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 moreSubmitted comments to NHC on National food safety standard General Rules for Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (Consultation Draft)
On 20 October, the Food for Special Medical Purpose and Paediatric Nutrition Working Groups submitted comments to the National Health Commission on the National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (Consultation Draft).
Read moreComments to the Jiangsu Administration for Market Regulation on the Jiangsu Province's Guidance on the Sales of Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) (Draft for Comments)
On 26th September, the European Chamber submitted comments to the Jiangsu Administration for Market Regulation on Jiangsu Province's Guidance on the Sales of Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) (Draft for Comments).
Read moreMeeting with Lecheng Pilot Zone Administration
On 24th September, representatives from the European Chamber of Commerce in China had a meeting with officials and leaders from Lecheng Pilot Zone Administration, Hainan People's Hospital, and Super Hospital. .
Read moreSAMR Seminar on the Revision of Food Safety Law
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) organized the seminar with industrial and academia representatives on the revision of Food Safety Law. Participants shared their observation on the implementation situation and recommendations on how to optimize the Law. European Chamber representatives joined the seminar and advocated for a food safety regulatory system which can facilitate the industry development.
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