Advocacy Actions
SAMR 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.
Read moreMeeting wiith DG Trade on Regulatory Updates of China's Food Sector and 2020 Activity Planning
The Paediatric Nutrition Working Group, Cheese Working Group, and Food for Special Medical Purpose Advisory Committee had a meeting with officials from the Directorate-General for Trade of the European Commission. They were briefed the latest regulatory updates of China's food sector and the current difficulty of the special food in China. Also, both sides exchanged ideas on EUCCC's activity planning for the year of 2020 and the proposal of having a training in the Europe in September was much welcome by the European side.
Read moreComments to SAMR on Opinions on Regulating the Use of Rapid Food Testing (Draft for Comments)
The European Chamber very much welcomes the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)'s decision to collect opinions on the "Opinions on Regulating the Use of Rapid Food Testing (Draft for Comments)". Upon careful study of this notice, 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.
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