On 17 October, 2023, SESEC had the pleasure of hosting in its Beijing office a visit from the SPEAC project experts. SPEAC, which stands for “Safe Non-food Consumer Products in the EU and China”, is an EU-funded initiative with the mission of safeguarding consumers through raising awareness on the EU’s safety regulations for non-food consumer products and consumer protection in China. The visiting delegation included Mr. Gianluca Ghiara, the project’s leader, and Ms. Niu Huiting, the project’s advisor.

During the meeting, SESEC and SPEAC project experts shared detailed information of their tasks and recent initiatives. They engaged in fruitful discussions to explore potential areas for future cooperation, which encompass areas such as knowledge sharing, collaborative training programmes, event coordination, and strategies for strengthening ties between their respective parent organizations.

This exchange sets the stage for a promising and mutually beneficial partnership between SESEC and the SPEAC projects, signifying their shared dedication to enhancing awareness of EU regulations and standards in China, and their joint commitment to safeguarding consumers from potentially hazardous products.