EUROPEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES (ECCP): ECCP Forum Workshop on Ease of Doing Business in Food & Beverage Industry to be Held January 28

European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently issued the following announcement.

ECCP Forum Workshop on Ease of Doing Business in Food & Beverage Industry

DATE(s):

28

Jan

VENUE:

Makati Diamond Residences

Membership Meeting & Forum

Membership Meeting & Forum

The ECCP, in partnership with its Food and Beverage Committee, is organizing a workshop on Ease of Doing Business in the said industry. The Forum-Workshop also seeks to cover topics on e-registration with the aim to achieve the following:

ensure clear understanding of the registration process and the specific documentary and other requirements among the private sector;

ensure that the private sector understands what tools are available to remain updated on new developments in the registration process; and

create alignment between FDA assessors and the private sector on the technical specificities and terminologies for different product categories.

The workshop covers the following items:

Regulatory reforms on Ease of Doing Business

Process of FDA e-registration

Common reasons for denial

Breakout session - examining cases of frequently misunderstood products, and different specifications of product categories by industry and the FDA for three subgroups: food manufacturers, food importers, and alcoholic beverages.

PROVISIONAL PROGRAM

TIME

ACTIVITY

12:00 PMRegistration

1:00 PM - 1:10 PMOpening Remarks

Mr. Florian Gottein confirmed

Executive Director, ECCP

1:10PM - 1:30 PMMessage from FDA

Updates on FDA Initiatives with special focus on regulatory reforms and Ease of Doing Business

Dr. Rolando Enrique D. Domingo, DPBOconfirmed

Officer in-charge, Food and Drug Administration

Undersecretary, Department of Health

1:30 PM - 2:00 PMOpen Forum / Q & A

Dr. Rolando Enrique D. Domingo, DPBOconfirmed

Officer in-charge, Food and Drug Administration

Undersecretary, Department of Health

Ms. Helen Grace Baisaconfirmed

Committee Chair, ECCP Food and Beverage

Chairman and Managing Director, Charmant Ingredients Food Corp.

Moderator: Atty. Alain Charles J. Veloso confirmed

Partner, Quisumbing Torres

E-REGISTRATION WALKTHROUGH

2:00 PM - 2:35 PMProcess flowchart of FDA e-registration (simulation) and common reasons for application denial

FDA staff

2:35 PM - 3:00 PMOpen forum on FDA e-registration concerns and queries on reasons for denial

3:00 PM - 3:15 PMCoffee Break

BREAKOUT SESSION / WORKSHOP PROPER

3:15 PM - 4:00 PMCase studies of frequently misunderstood products and different specifications of product categories by industry & FDA

Food manufacturers

Food importers

Alcoholic beverages

Health Supplements

4:00 PM - 4:25 PMCase presentations and open forum

4:25 PM - 4:35 PMSynthesis and Action Points

4:35 PM - 4:45 PMAwarding of Token of Appreciation to FDA

RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW!

PHP 1,500

ECCP Members

PHP 2,000

Non-Members

PHP 2,200

Walk-in

No shows will be billed at full cost. Cancellations should be made at least 48 hours/two working days before the event.

Participants from outside Manila, requiring airfare and hotel bookings, should coordinate with ECCP for final confirmation of course schedule before booking. The ECCP shall not be responsible for charges incurred for changes in booking or flights.

Register Now!

For more details, contact Kamyr Catapang at (02) 8845-1324 or email kamyr.catapang@eccp.com

PARTNER WITH US

Experience the following partnership mileages with the ECCP Forum Workshop on Ease of Doing Business in Food & Beverage Industry:

BRAND

VISIBILITY

MARKETING

OPPORTUNITIES

COMPLIMENTARY

SEATS

If you are interested in supporting this event, please look at the sponsorship package details below and contact kamyr.catapang@eccp.com for more details.

Original source: https://www.eccp.com/events/?id=607