Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China Invitation and Programme Market Access to China: The Role of Certification and Accreditation National conformity assessment procedures may hinder trade. Different requirements may apply for different markets, requiring specific tests. This seminar will provide key insights on China’s regulatory framework and compulsory certification schemes. The audience will benefit from the experience of leading Swiss exporters and conformity assessment bodies, as well as of high officials from the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA). The seminar is aimed at Swiss exporters and conformity assessment bodies. It is part of the regulatory dialogue established under the Free Trade Agreement between Switzerland and China. ■ Free Trade Agreement Switzerland China ■ China Compulsory Certification (CCC) ■ How to Become a Certifying Body in China ■ Dos and Don’ts: Lessons Learnt by Swiss Companies Monday, March 30th 2015, Restaurant Metropol Zurich 15h00 – 18h30 Entry: From main-station: Stadthausquai 11, 8001 Zürich Tram 11 to “Börsenstrasse“ Programme 15h00 Registration 15h30 The Free Trade Agreement Switzerland-China Ambassador Christian Etter, Federal Council Delegate for Trade Agreements, Swiss Chief Negotiator for the Free Trade Agreement with the People's Republic of China, SECO 15h50 China Compulsory Certification (CCC) and other Conformity Assessment Procedures Bo Yumin, Director General, Certification Department, CNCA 16h10 Dos and Don’ts: Lessons Learnt by a Swiss Exporter Jürg Werner, CEO, Metall Zug Group 16h30 How can a Certification Body be Approved in China? Wang Xiaoxia, Division Director, Accreditation Supervision Division, Accreditation Department, CNCA 16h50 Dos and Don’ts: Lessons Learnt by a Swiss Certifying Body Pierre-Yves Dupont, Vice-President, SGS Group Management Ltd 17h10 Questions from the Audience 17h30 Networking Reception 18h30 Closing of Event Registration Company ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… First/Name ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Function ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Street ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Postcode/Place ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Phone ………………………………………………………… Email …………………………………………..………… The event will be held in English and is free of charge. Limited seating available. Please register by Wednesday, 25th March 2015 by Email [email protected] or Fax +41 (0)44 421 38 89 Cancellations have to be announced in writing by Wednesday, 25th March 2015.