Cotecna Joins TIC Council China Regional Steering Committee Meeting in Shanghai

The gathering brought together committee members to review recent achievements and chart the next phase of TIC Council’s development in China.

LI Wenjiang, Vice President for North Asia, Cotecna Group, joined the meeting alongside follow committee members. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Kilian Aviles, Chairman of TIC Council China. A highlight was official welcome of two new members to the committee, bringing the total membership to 26 companies (19 foreign-invested and 7 China domestic), further strengthening the platform for industry collaboration and international cooperation.

Dr. Florian Anderhuber, newly appointed Director General of TIC Council, joined online to share global updates. Dr. Anderhuber introduced the background of his new appointment and shared the latest developments of the Council, stating that China holds an important position in the global TIC system, and China regional members contribute positively to enhancing the overall quality and safety standards of the TIC market.

The meeting featured a comprehensive review of recent initiatives shared by Ms. XU Min, Executive Director of TIC Council China, including the China Certification and Accreditation Conference, supply chain security forums, CIIE-related events, international seminars with SPEAC, policy tracking, the Yunnan charity program, etc., followed by the sharing of key outcomes and outlining of upcoming plans by the TIC Council China’s working groups on commodities, communications, digitalization, ESG, and product testing & certification.

Priorities for the next phase include advancing peer supervision guidelines, translating and releasing mineral inspection safety standards, rolling out the "Quality Month" video campaign, exploring AI best practices in TIC industry, developing compliance training for Chinese enterprises going global, and more.

The meeting concluded with in-depth discussions on carbon footprint labeling, cybersecurity solutions, and new supply chain security regulations, setting clear priorities for policy advocacy, sustainable development, digital transformation, and enhanced member collaboration.

As an active RSC member, Cotecna continues engaged in these dialogues on key industry topics via this collaborative platform and remains committed to partnering with TIC Council China and peer members to drive quality, safety, and sustainability in China's TIC industry.

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For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.