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Che cosa è L?ASEAN?
- July 2014
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L’ASEAN, Associazione delle Nazioni del Sud-est Asiatico, è stata fondata nel 1967 e riunisce dieci paesi asiatici in un blocco di scambio economico. Ne fanno parte Brunei, Cambogia, Indonesia, Laos, Malesia, Filippine, Birmania, Sing...
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Are advertising companies required to get a special license in the Shanghai Free...
- June 2014
- Free Access
On September 26, 2013, China’s State Administration of Industry and Commerce (AIC) issued Suggestions on Supporting the Construction of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (Suggestions) which, among other things, removed certain restrictions regarding...
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What is the difference between Production Licensing and China Compulsory Certifi...
- June 2014
- Free Access
The Production Licensing scheme arose out of the need to curb the influx of inferior products on to the market coming from substandard production enterprises. The License thus ensures that only enterprises possessing the basic requirements for produc...
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Which industries in China require foreign companies to obtain special licenses?
- June 2014
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The manufacturing, sales, storage and transportation of hazardous chemicals industries each requires a special license. Multiple licenses will be required if an enterprise deals in more than one of the above categories. Companies in the food industr...
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When does a company need to apply for their special license in China?
- June 2014
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Application for special licenses usually takes place after the name pre-approval step but before a company establishment application is submitted to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). MOFCOM will check that the applicant has obtained the relevant ...
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Which enterprises need to obtain a Production License in China?
- June 2014
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Enterprises must obtain a Product License for the manufacture, sales or commercial use of certain industrial products in China. According to the Administrative Regulations on Production Licensing of Industrial Products (Regulations) promulgated by...
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What requirements must be met to obtain a Production License in China?
- June 2014
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To obtain a Production License, an enterprise must: Possess a business license, as well as technical personnel and production conditions suited to the product in question; Have in place an effective system of inspection, quality management and ac...
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Where are applications for a Production License submitted in China and what is t...
- June 2014
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Applications are submitted to the provincial Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau (QTSB) in the region of the enterprise’s registration. The QTSB will issue a letter of acceptance upon receiving the application, following which the enterpri...
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Do companies who want to engage in food production in China need to obtain a spe...
- June 2014
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If an enterprise wants to engage in food production in China, they must obtain a Food Production License. As with the Production License, the state-level General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) is responsible ...
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What requirements must be met to obtain a Food Production License in China?
- June 2014
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In terms of requirements, the enterprise must possess the means for processing the specified type and volume of food products and must maintain the cleanliness of facilities. All staff involved in food service must undergo China Food and Drug Adminis...
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Do catering service providers need to obtain a special license in China?
- June 2014
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Catering service providers, whether individuals or organizations, must obtain a Catering License prior to engaging in business operations. This applies to group meal delivery service providers but not food stall operators or providers of semi-finishe...
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Are operators engaged in food distribution required to obtain a special license ...
- June 2014
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Operators, whether individuals or organizations, engaged in food distribution (including retail and wholesale distribution of pre-packaged food or bulk food) are required to obtain a Food Distribution License. In certain cases, the requirement to obt...
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