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The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) hereby informs you that, the "Members Online Meeting - South China", which was supposed to be held on May 13th, has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you soon.   The CICC Team

Cybersecurity, data protection and transfer are critical issues for businesses when trading across international borders. Many businesses now operate business models that rely on the ability to process, store and transfer customer data. European SMEs have largely adapted to GDPR and other national data privacy laws, while an increased awareness of cybersecurity threats have also encouraged business to take stronger measures to improve cybersecurity and protect customer data. The basic legal framework for cybersecurity and data protection in China was completed in 2021, with the issuance of the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) and the Data Security Law (DSL) – in addition to the previous Cybersecurity Law enacted in 2017. Other department rules and standards are also being drafted, outlining different levels of risk for data, stipulating provisions for data collection and storage, and indicating the conditions and criteria for the transfer of data across borders. These pose significant technical challenges to European SMEs in terms of adjusting their cloud infrastructure and ensuring the continuity of their cross-border operations. Join the webinar "Cybersecurity and Data Protection in China: Compliance: Challenges and Tips", organized by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) together with the EU SME Centre on May 24th, 2022 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, to get an update on the most recent regulatory developments in the field of cybersecurity and data protection. It will then explore the key challenges affecting EU companies, and provide a series of tips based on practical experience and case studies.   Registration To sign up for this event, please click here.  The event will be in English. It is open to the participation of all interested EU SMEs, consulates and business support organisations. Participation is free for all participants. Format: Online (Zoom); Offline in Guangzhou, CICC office (The offline event will be depending on the pandemic situation; detailed address will be provided upon confirmation of the registration). Note: the Zoom link will be shared to registered participants, by email, 1 day before the webinar starts. For the offline venue, only a limited number of seats will be available, and will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. The event organisers will confirm availability of seats directly with interested offline participants.   Agenda 16:00 - 16:10   Intros 16:10 - 16:40   Recent regulatory updates in the field of cybersecurity and data protection                           Valentino Lucini, Lawyer at Wang Jing & GH Law Firm 16:40 - 17:10   Challenges and tips for EU companies on IT infrastructure and cloud solutions                          Simone Ciampi, General Manager of Exprivia China 17:10 - 17:30   Q&A   Indicate Your Areas of Interest Got any questions that you would like to be addressed by the speakers? Let us know! Our experts will prepare and tailor the content of their presentations according to the needs and expectations of the audience. Please send us what topics you would be most interested in by email at info@eusmecentre.org.cn.   About the Speakers Valentino Lucini Lawyer, WANG JING & GH LAW FIRM  Mr. Lucini is an Italian and Spanish lawyer working for a top-tier Chinese Law Firm for almost ten years. He is experienced in cyber-security, TMT, technology transfer, AI, IoT, cross-boarder M&A projects, and foreign investment cases including setting up legal entities in China, Italy, and Spain, and preparing cross-border contracts and transactions. In 2021, Mr. Lucini was appointed Arbitrator before the Hainan Arbitration Court. Mr. Lucini is also Vice-Chair of the Next Generation Committee of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association in which he participated as a panelist in important lectures and seminars regarding innovation and the legal profession including the application of innovative methodology as Design Thinking to the law. Mr. Lucini is also an experienced negotiator having attended the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation and assisted foreign and local clients in high-stakes negotiations with Chinese authorities and private corporates involving million-dollar projects. Mr. Lucini obtained a Master in Law (LLM) at the University of California at Berkeley and two certificates of specialization in Technology Law and Business Law. Mr. Lucini is CIPP-E certified (GDPR compliance). Spoken languages: Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), English, and Spanish   Simone Ciampi General Manager, Exprivia China Simone Ciampi is the General Manager of Exprivia IT Solutions (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Simone has been living and working in China for more than 10 years and he has a broad experience in Information Technology and ERP/SAP integrated systems.  Exprivia IT Solutions, a leading Italian company in the ICT market and a technological partner for your business in China, is specialized in IT Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions and ERP/SAP projects, and maintenance contracts for the Chinese market.

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