The hazardous chemicals industry in China has faced increasing regulatory scrutiny in recent years, with the introduction of traceability code policies across different provinces and municipalities. Starting with Guangdong Province in 2021, these policies have introduced QR codes to enhance safety, traceability, and oversight of hazardous chemicals. However, the lack of a unified national approach has led to significant challenges for companies. With each region enforcing its own version of the QR code requirements, compliance has become inconsistent and costly for businesses operating across multiple regions. Moreover, the lack of national endorsement for a single, standardised approach has made companies hesitant to invest in necessary system modifications, such as changes to SAP systems, which are resource and time-intensive.

Shanghai, as one of the leading cities in the rollout of hazardous chemical policies, Shanghai's local regulations and interpretation of national policy trend are also crucial for the European Chamber’s Petrochemicals, Chemicals, and Refining (PCR) Working Group members. The PCR Working Group is honored to have Mr XU Wei from Division of Hazardous Chemicals Safety Supervision, Shanghai Emergency Management Bureau to brief on the current status of the traceability code policy and its implications for their operations. Participants will be able to:

• Clarify regional compliance requirements directly with policymakers,
• Gain a better understanding of future regulatory trends in Shanghai and beyond,
• Meet with industry peers facing similar challenges,
• Obtain expert advice on how to streamline compliance processes and minimise operational risks.

If you are interested, please contact Mr Zihan Xu at zhxu@europeanchamber.com.cn by COB 30^th September.

*This meeting will be held ONLY in Chinese.

*Questions from offline attendees will be prioritised.

Tentative Agenda:

• 14:00 - 14:05: Opening Remarks by Mr Justin Zhang, National Chair of the PCR Working Group, European Chamber
• 14:05 - 14:35: Policy Interpretation by Mr XU Wei, Division of Hazardous Chemicals Safety Supervision, Shanghai Emergency Management Bureau.
• 14:35 - 15:25: Q&A Session
• 15:25 - 15:30: Closing Remarks by Mr Justin Zhang, National Chair of the PCR Working Group, European Chamber

Speakers

Mr. Justin Zhang

National Chair of the PCR Working Group, European Chamber; Climate Leader, Arkema Group

Mr. Justin Zhang

National Chair of the PCR Working Group, European Chamber; Climate Leader, Arkema Group

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Justin Zhang is Arkema Group Climate Leader and active contributor in AICM, TfS and CPCIF network. Justin has rich experience on subjects such as chemical industry policy, sustainability, environment protection, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Justin holds a master degree in Material Science at Chinese Academy of Science and has his bachelor's degree in Environment Science at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Mr. Wei Xu

Division of Hazardous Chemicals Safety Supervision, Shanghai Emergency Management Bureau

Mr. Wei Xu

Division of Hazardous Chemicals Safety Supervision, Shanghai Emergency Management Bureau

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Working at the Division of Hazardous Chemicals Safety Supervision, Shanghai Emergency Management Bureau, primarily responsible for the supervision and administrative licensing of hazardous chemicals in Shanghai. Participated in the development of government digital management platforms such as the Shanghai Hazardous Chemicals Full Process Supervision Digital System, the Shanghai Hazardous Chemicals Warehouse Digital Management System, and the Shanghai 'One Enterprise, One Product, One Code' Traceability Subsystem. Has extensive experience in hazardous chemicals safety licensing and digital-based supervision.

任职于上海市应急管理局危险化学品安全监督管理处，主要负责上海市危险化学品信息化监管与行政许可有关工作，参与建设了上海市危险化学品全过程监管信息系统、上海市危险化学品仓储信息化管理系统、上海市“一企一品一码”追溯子系统等政府信息管理平台，在危险化学品安全许可以及信息化监管上工作经验丰富。

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