Regulatory Updates on Exporting UK Food and Drink to China

The second half of the year will see the implementation of some of the new regulatory requirements for imported food and drink to China outlined in the 2015 Food Safety Act. As part of the new regulatory framework Chinese authorities are placing greater responsibility on competent authorities of trading partners and foreign producers to ensure compliance of imported products.  

Understanding the new regime and how it will affect current and future exporters is increasingly important as UK food and beverages are gaining in visibility and popularity with Chinese consumers. Join us to hear the latest updates on the Chinese food safety regulations and advertising laws for offline and online traded food and drink products.

DEFRA will provide updates and advice on the expected introduction of harmonised Export Heath Certificates (EHC) for all food and drink products (click here for more information).

Agenda
14:00 - 14:30  Arrival and registration
14:30 - 14:40  Welcome and introductions – Claire Urry, Executive Director, CBBC
14:40 - 15:00  Policy and regulatory update for UK exporters of food and drink to China - Antoaneta Becker, Director Food and Drink
15:00 - 15:20  EHC launch and what it means for UK exporters – Tim Brooks, Head Export Strategy, Trade Facilitation Team, DEFRA 
15:20 - 15:40  Q/A
15:40 - 15:50  The launch of UK-China freight train and the opportunities for food and drink exports – Alex Farrell, Logistics and Supply Chain sector lead, CBBC 
15:50 - 16:00  Food Hospitality China – Sandra Sullivan, Food and Drink Export Association 
16.00 – 16.10  The Best of British - a showcase for the very best British brands looking to tap into the huge demand from China for premium British products and services – Luke Perry, Media 10
16.10 – 16.30 End and networking/refreshments
 
Please note this is a briefing for food and drink producers. If you are not a food business owner but would like to join please register your interest and available places will be confirmed at a later date.

Venue:
China-Britain Business Council
3rd Floor, Portland House
Bressenden Place
London
SW1E 5BH