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The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) together with the EU SME Centre and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China invite you to attend the seminar "New Regulations and Animal Testing Exemption for Cosmetics", to be held next April 12, 2022 ONLINE and OFFLINE (CICC Beijing Office and CICC Guangzhou Office, see address below). The Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) came into effect on 1 January 2021, representing the new, overarching cosmetic regulatory framework in China. CSAR has detailed provisions for cosmetic classification, product notification and registration, new ingredient management, efficacy evaluation, safety assessment, online cosmetic supervision, accountability systems, punitive measures, etc.  Simultaneously, in May 2021 a new, long-awaited milestone came into force: the possibility for imported general cosmetics to be exempted from mandatory animal testing in China, and thus opening up the Chinese market to several European cruelty-free brands which previously could only export limited quantities through cross-border e-commerce, or were not exporting at all. Yet, to animal testing exemption a certain documentation must be provided from the manufacturer’s home country, which is a challenging process. In February 2022, the EU SME Centre updated its flagship report How to Export Cosmetics to China (2022 Regulations Update) to help EU companies in the process. This workshop reviews the impact of CSAR and other relevant cosmetics regulations after more than 1 year of implementation. It also explains the process to obtain animal testing exemption for EU manufacturers, introduces a non-complete list of EU countries issuing GMP certificates, and provides an overview of the feedback and perception of EU companies on the new regulations. __________________________________ Do you want to contribute to the event by providing feedback on the impact of CSAR and animal testing exemption? Take part in our 2-minute survey by clicking on the link: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/3uB3kY     __________________________________ Agenda: 16:00 – 16:10 Intro 16:10 – 16:40 The impact and implementation of the new cosmetics regulations in China  - Vian Fang, Business Director, Enter-Co 16:40 – 17:00 How to export cruelty-free cosmetics / list of EU Member States issuing GMP certificates - Alessio Petino, Knowledge Coordinator, EU SME Centre 17:00 – 17:20 Feedback from EU companies on new cosmetics regulations - Jacky Zhang, Chair of Cosmetics Working Group, EUCCC 17:20 – 17:40 Q&A   About the speakers    Vian Fang Vian has been focusing on cosmetics regulations for many years. In addition to industry giants, she has served hundreds of overseas small and medium-sized cosmetic companies and helped thousands of imported products complete the registration and filing in China. Her professional analysis and unique insights have been recognized and shared by local regulatory authorities for many times, and she was invited to share practical cases for multinational cosmetics associations and chambers of commerce.        Alessio Petino Worked for 6+ years on various EU-funded projects in China, mainly conducting policy and market analysis for European companies looking to enter or already in the Chinese market. Key focus areas: market access regulations and barriers, investment attraction policies, standards & compliance, focus on tech & innovation.   Since October 2020: Knowledge Coordinator of the EU SME Centre, coordinating reports, technical assistance and training activities. Coordinated the EU SME Centre’s How to Export Cosmetics to China (2022) report; 20+ inquiries received and answered from EU SMEs and business organisations on animal testing and CSAR.    Jacky Zhang Jacky Zhang, who is the present chair of the European Union Chamber of Commerce cosmetics working group has over 18-year regulatory affairs plus public affairs working experience in worldwide leading companies in FMCG and consumer health industry in both China and EU. He is also the Asia regulatory affairs director of SRCM Department of L’Oréal, leading its APAC RA team to oversee the regulatory intelligence, advocacy and compliance for Asian markets.  Jacky has in-depth knowledge and expertise on China and global cosmetic regulations with clear insight on the latest regulatory dynamics and trends especially in China. And he also has been the veteran to drive industry advocacy to influence the regulatory changes and implementation in order to meet the needs of business and innovation.   VENUE OFFLINE CICC Beijing Office: Address: 3-2-21 Sanlitun Diplomatic Residence Compound, Gongtibeilu No. 1 Chaoyang District, Beijing. Email: info@cameraitacina.com CICC Guangzhou Office:  Address: Room 1201-1202, Garden Hotel, No.368 Huanshi Dong Road Garden Tower, Guangzhou.  Email: infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com   Scan the QR Code and register

Cari Soci e Amici della CCIC, Come precedentemente annunciato, vengono convocate per il giorno 31 marzo 2022 l’Assemblea Generale e l’Assemblea Elettiva della CCIC, le quali si svolgeranno esclusivamente online via Zoom dalle 15:00 alle 17:10 (ora cinese). Si prega di notare che la partecipazione è aperta alla sola base associativa della CCIC previa registrazione obbligatoria. AGENDA Parte I: Assemblea Generale 15:00 - 15:10  Saluto di benvenuto – S.E. Luca Ferrari, Ambasciatore d’Italia nella R.P.C. e Presidente Onorario della Camera di Commercio Italiana in Cina 15:10 - 15:25  Relazione del Presidente – Paolo Bazzoni, Presidente CCIC 15:25 - 15:40  Relazione finanziaria 2020-2021; Presentazione Bilancio Consuntivo 2021 e Preventivo 2022 – Lorenzo Riccardi, Tesoriere CCIC 15:40 - 15:55  Risultato Votazione Bilancio Consuntivo 2021; Relazione Attività 2020-2021 e Presentazione Programma Attività 2022 – Renzo Isler, Segretario Generale CCIC 15:55 - 16:15 Relazione Attività 2020-2021 nei territori di Beijing (Matteo Tanteri), Shanghai (Valtero Canepa), Suzhou (Giacomo Bove), Guangzhou (Massimiliano Guelfo), Chongqing (Gianluca Luisi) 16:15 - 16:25  Q&A Parte II: Assemblea Elettiva 16:25 - 16:35  Comunicazione dei risultati della votazione e proclamazione cariche sociali CCIC Biennio 2022-24 – Renzo Isler, Segretario Generale CCIC 16:35 - 17:05  Discorso del Presidente neo-eletto e breve saluto dei Membri del Consiglio Direttivo e dei Probiviri neo-eletti per il biennio 2022-24 17:05 - 17:10 Conclusione Moderatore: Renzo Isler, Segretario Generale CCIC   REGISTRAZIONE Per registrarsi, si prega di scannerizzare il seguente QR Code: *La partecipazione sarà esclusivamente online ed è aperta alla sola base associativa della CCIC previa registrazione obbligatoria. Il link Zoom tramite cui seguire l’Assemblea sarà condiviso con i partecipanti non appena la loro registrazione sarà approvata.   Dettagli dell’evento Data e orario: 31 marzo 2022, 15:00 – 17:10 Modalità: Online via Zoom Lingua: Italiano   Elezione Consiglio Direttivo 2022-24 e approvazione bilancio consuntivo 2021 In prossimità della scadenza del mandato assunto dall’attuale Consiglio Direttivo della CCIC per il biennio 2020-22, l’Assemblea Elettiva viene chiamata a votare per il rinnovo delle cariche sociali per il biennio 2022-24. I Soci appartenenti alle categorie aventi diritto di voto in base all’art. 4 del nostro Statuto saranno inoltre chiamati a esprimere il proprio voto per l’approvazione del bilancio consuntivo 2021. L’esito di entrambe le votazioni sarà annunciato in sede di Assemblea il 31 marzo 2022. Si prega di notare che, a causa dell’attuale situazione epidemica, l’Assemblea Generale e quella Elettiva si svolgeranno eccezionalmente ed esclusivamente online. Per lo stesso motivo, entrambe le votazioni, sia quella per il rinnovo delle cariche sociali per il biennio 2022-24 che quella per l’approvazione del bilancio consuntivo 2021, si terranno esclusivamente per via elettronica mediante la piattaforma di voto online Election Runner tra le 09:00 del 23 marzo 2022 e le 18:00 del 30 marzo 2022. La lista dei candidati alle cariche sociali per il biennio 2022-24 sarà resa pubblica venerdì 18 marzo 2022. Per ciascuna votazione, i Soci aventi diritto di voto riceveranno una email con mittente China-Italy Chamber of Commerce e inviata attraverso Election Runner. All’interno dell’email troveranno un link mediante cui poter raggiungere la piattaforma ed esprimere il proprio voto. Per qualsiasi dubbio o chiarimento, si prega di contattare elezioni2022@cameraitacina.com.   Cordiali saluti, Il Segretario Generale

The Intellectual Property Working Group (IPWG) of the CICC is glad to invite you to the online workshop “IP Management and Patent Litigation Strategies in China”, on March 23rd 2022. During this session, Pirelli's Head of IP - Patents and Know-How will discuss with our experts how to formulate best practices of IP management and to prepare for patent litigation in China’s evolving regulatory framework, business environment and policies. The workshop will focus on the protection of new technology, innovation and R&D management strategies. We will discuss how is Pirelli managing its trademark, patent and know - how portfolio in China. Our IP Working Group experts will then provide practical suggestions on how to prepare for (and what to expect when embarking in) know-how and patent litigations in China.   Having a comprehensive IP protection strategy is key to stay competitive in the China Market. This online workshop is part of the sessions organized by our IPWG to improve companies’ IP knowledge and provide practical insights on how to deal with the most common issued encountered in the changing regulatory framework.   Agenda (CST) 4:30 – 5:00 Pirelli Group: IP management practices – Sergio Lasca, Head of IP - Patents and Know-How at Pirelli 5:00 – 5:20 Patent litigation strategies, statistics, and trends: managing expectations – Fabio Giacopello, Partner and Foreign Lawyer at HFG Law & Intellectual Co. Ltd  5:20 – 5:40 Patent litigation: forum shopping and damages compensation - Eric CHEN, Attorney at Law, Patent Attorney and Head of Litigators at SPTL 5:40 – 6:00 Q&A   Interested in joining? Click here.   Event details Event fee: CICC Members: free of charge Non- Members: 150 RMB Event Language: English    Speakers Sergio Lasca - Head of IP - Patents and Know-How at Pirelli Sergio Lasca, during his professional experience has developed solid expertise in patents. After a short experience in IBM, he joined the IP Function of Pirelli in 1997 and has held positions of increasing responsibilities in the field of Intellectual Property and Patents to cover, most recently, the role of Head of IP – Patents and Know How of Pirelli. He is also President of AICIPI, the Italian Association of In-House IP Experts and Professionals.   Fabio Giacopello - Partner and Foreign Lawyer at HFG Law & Intellectual Co. Ltd  Fabio Giacopello is senior partner at HFG Law & Intellectual Property. He’s been widely recognized as one of the most valuable intellectual property practitioners in China. Fabio has substantive experience in trademark portfolio management, trademark disputes and litigations and enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, technology transfer, patent and trade secret litigations, arbitrations, commercial and corporate transactions. Among others recognitions, Fabio has been nominated “Recommended lawyer” by Legal500, “Winner of Client Choice Award – Trademarks (China)” by ILO, “IP Star” by Managing Intellectual Property, “Notable practitioner” by Chamber and Partners, “Leading practitioner” by WIPR, “Expert in the trademark category” by Asia IP.   Eric Chen - Attorney at Law, Patent Attorney and Head of Litigators at SPTL Mr. Shenjun (Eric) CHEN is Head of SPTL’s Litigator Team and a licensed Patent Attorney and lawyer. He has 20 years of experience in litigation and non-litigation legal matters on behalf of international clients and local Chinese clients, which cover patents, trademarks, copyrights and unfair competition, trade/technology secrets etc. He is now a member of All China Patent Attorneys Association (ACPAA) and China Bar Association, along with Competition and Anti-Trust Law Study Committee in Shanghai Bar Association.

Dear Members and Friends, The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) kindly invites you to attend the Members' Meeting Beijing & North China on March 9th 2022 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held exclusively online via Zoom. The event is organized as an opportunity for Members to gather and learn about CICC's recent and future activities. This will also represent the occasion for getting insights on CICC Working Groups’ (WG) activities and opportunities for involvement.  Agenda:  17:00-17:05 Opening Remarks – Matteo Tanteri, CICC Vice Chairman Beijing 17:05-17:15 Welcome Greetings – Marco Midolo, First Counsellor, Head of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Italy to the People’s Republic of China 17:15-17:25 Paolo Bazzoni, CICC Chairman 17:25-17:50 CICC Activities: Recent and Future Initiatives  - Renzo Isler, CICC Secretary General - Sarah Orlando, CICC Board Member Beijing - Fabio Antonello, CICC Representative in Tianjin - Lorenzo Riccardi, CICC Treasurer – CICC Mapping Project 17:50-18:10 Updates from CICC Working Groups:  - Teti Maria Licursi, EEPWG Vice Coordinator - Carlo Geremia, IPWG Coordinator - Maria Santonastaso, HCWG Coordinator - Simone Sturla, STWG Coordinator 18:10-18:25 Q&A 18:25-18:30 Closing Remarks – Paolo Bazzoni, CICC Chairman Host: Sarah Orlando, CICC Board Member Beijing   We kindly ask you to register at the Members' Meeting within March 9th 2022 by 2pm.    Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   Event Details Time & date: March 9th 2022, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm Venue: Online via Zoom Language: English Please not that the Members' Meeting is only open to CICC Members and Friends. The event is free of charge.    For more details, contact us at: bj.activities@cameraitacina.com   The CICC Team