 Event Highlight
Webinar: Opportunities in China’s Medical Device Market
The medical device market is one of China’s fastest growing
industry sectors. In fact, within the last decade, it had an average
growth rate of 20%, and in 2013, it surpassed Japan to become the second
largest medical device market in the world. In this webinar you will
hear:
- An overview of The China
Medical Device Market
- An overview of the
current regulatory requirements that must be met to successfully enter the
China market.
- How to protect your IPR
when exporting medical devices to China
- The 2016 CMEF Show and
opportunities for exhibiting U.S. Companies
When: Thursday, March 3; 8:00-9:00pm (Eastern)
Where: Webinar
Cost: $35
Registration: Click Here
For more information: David.Edmiston@trade.gov or
(612) 348-1644
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Natural Products Expo West 2016
Natural Products Expo West is the leading trade show in the
natural, organic and healthy products industry. In partnership with New Hope Natural
Media, the NPEW show management, the U.S. Commercial Service/U.S. Department of
Commerce, invites U.S. exhibitors to participate in our Complimentary Export
Seminar Series, e-Show Time program and International Buyer Introductions at
the NPEW 2016 in Anaheim, CA. Natural Products Industry Specialists from
the U.S. Commercial Service, located at U.S. Embassies in various
countries around the world, will be attending Natural Products Expo West 2016.
Webinar- Opportunities in China’s Medical
Device Market
The medical device market is one of China’s fastest growing
industry sectors. In fact, within the last decade, it had an average
growth rate of 20%, and in 2013, it surpassed Japan to become the second
largest medical device market in the world. In this webinar you will
hear:
- An overview of The China
Medical Device Market
- An overview of the
current regulatory requirements that must be met to successfully enter the
China market.
- How to protect your IPR
when exporting medical devices to China
- The 2016 CMEF Show and
opportunities for exhibiting U.S. Companies
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When: Thursday, March 3; 8:00-9:00pm (Eastern)
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Where: Webinar
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Cost: $35
For more information: David.Edmiston@trade.gov or (612) 348-1644
Webinar: Cosmetic & Personal Care - Managing International Distributors
Topics nclude how
to build a global infrastructure, increasing sales in a competitive market, payment terms, common mistakes, and more!
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When: Thursday, March 10 11 PST/2:00 EST
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Where: Webinar
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Cost: $25
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Registration: Here
For more information: Patricia McLain
International Patient Day: Saving Lives
through American Innovation
The goal of an international patient day is for government
regulators and high level officials to see the personal impact U.S. medical
technology has on their local population. It’s an event to tell stories
of lives saved and improved by healthcare innovations and help local
governments feel good about how U.S. technology is improving lives in their
country.
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When:
April, 2016 (exact date will vary by country)
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Where: Participating
countries include: Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Morocco, UK, Israel,
New Zealand, Czech Republic, and Singapore.
- Participation: U.S.
companies must identify doctors and patients using their products who
would be willing to share their story. U.S. companies should be
present to discuss new products and technologies and answer questions.
There may be additional costs depending on local event details.
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For
more information, contact: Tembi Secrist
Smart
Fabrics Summit
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced it will partner with the
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) to host the first-ever
Smart Fabrics Summit on April 4, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The Summit will
provide a forum for public and private sector leaders in technology, apparel,
and textiles to highlight recent developments in the smart fabrics industry,
identify opportunities for collaboration, and discuss key industry challenges.
Known as ‘smart fabrics’, these new high-tech products have the
capability to interact with their user or environment, including tracking and
communicating data about their wearer or environment to other devices through
embedded sensors and conductive yarns. The applications for this new technology
are broad, with most smart fabric product development seen in the fields of defense,
fitness, health, and public safety.
· When: April
4, 2016
· Where:
Washington, DC
For more information, visit: http://smartfabricssummit.com/ or
contact: Laurie Mease.
Webinar: Pet Products in the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, and UK
The pet market has evolved enormously as there seems to be no
end to the ever-growing pet humanization trend. Growing consumer
concerns about pet health and wellbeing are leading to a rise in demand for
pet care products. As a result, people are willing to spend time and
money to ensure their pets have a good life. From sophisticated toys
and high tech products, to environmentally friendly products, the choice is
wide, reflecting consumer’s preferences and behaviors.
If you’re seeking to
expand sales or wondering how to best showcase your products to a larger
audience in Europe, join the U.S. Commercial Service on April 14th for a
COMPLIMENTARY webinar on the pet product market, trends and opportunities
in Europe with specific focus on the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, and the
United Kingdom.
· When: April 14, 2016
· Time: 9:00am PDT/ 11:00am CDT/ 12:00pm EDT
· Register: http://go.usa.gov/cv5yG
For more information, contact Sally Pacheco.
Asia/Pacific Business Outlook Conference
Please join us at the annual Asia/Pacific Business Outlook (APBO 2016)
conference on April 18 & 19. The USC Marshall School of Business and the
U.S. Commercial Service will be hosting their 29th annual APBO event at the
Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. At APBO, you get the most up-to-date
information on where the economies of Asia and the Pacific Rim are heading and
how current affairs and emerging trends will impact your business. Reserve one-on-one
meetings with Senior Commercial Officers from 18 U.S. Embassies in the region
for customized market counseling.
U.S. Commercial Service clients can use discount
code: USCS2016
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When: April 18-19, 2016
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Where: Los Angeles, California
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For more information, contact: Jason
Sproule
China (Shanghai) International Medical
Equipment Fair 2016 (CMEF)
As the largest medical show in China, CMEF is the show to
connect to all aspects of the Chinese medical industry. The show hosts
over 3,800 exhibitors from 26 countries and attracts about 100,000 visitors
from over 100 countries. This year U.S. Exhibitors will have
access to a variety of Commercial Service activities including:
· On Site
Counseling
· Free use of meetings space in
the Commercial Service booth
· Free attendance to Commercial
Service organized events
· A limited number of fee-based
preshow matchmaking services (first come, first serve)
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When: April 17-20, 2016
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Where: Shanghai, China
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Application deadline: preshow matchmaking services will be granted on a
first come first serve basis
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Cost: Preshow matchmaking (International Partner Search)
services are $550 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and $1,400
for large firms.
First-time USA Pavilion at conhIT healthIT
show in Berlin
CSGermany, Berlin Messe and the German Association for HealthIT
(bvitg) are organizing a USA Pavilion at the conhIT 2016, in Berlin, April
19-21. The show is Germany’s leading event for health-IT, in its 9th year
and the trendsetter for healthIT in Germany and Europe. Opening ceremony
with German government officials and industry leadership and complementary
conference program and on-the-floor workshops present sales and networking
opportunities to the U.S. healthIT exporter.
· When: April
19-21, 2016
· Where: Berlin, Germany
· Application deadline: The
application deadline for the USA Pavilion will be Friday, Januayr 29, 2019.
Applications received after the January 29 deadline will be considered as time
and space permits.
· Cost: from $1,000 for
a shared Counter Slot with 2 chairs to your own open booth for $2,500.
For more information, visit: http://www.conhit.de/en/
or contact: Anette Salama, CS Germany Sr. Commercial
Specialist; or, Ms. Ursula Baumann, Project Director.
eHealth Week
The next eHealth week is the largest gathering of the European
eHealth community and it will take place in Amsterdam! If your company
offers innovative e-health solutions, you will not want to miss eHealth Week.
High-level government officials, industry executives, and civil society
representatives from around Europe will gather in Amsterdam in June. The U.S. Commercial
Service will be co-hosting a VIP Reception on June 9th to offer all U.S.
companies an opportunity to network. More information on eHealth Week is
available at http://www.ehealthweek.org.
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When: June 8-10, 2016
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Where: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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For more information, contact: Natasha
Keylard
CEO Program for U.S. Companies at MEDICA 2016
MEDICA 2016 is the largest and most prestigious medical
technology show in the world, with over 5,500 exhibitors (incl. the
Compamed/medical manufacturing segment), and over 132,000 international
visitors in 19 halls on the Dusseldorf fairgrounds. The U.S. Commercial
Service's Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Program provides a unique way for
U.S. firms to optimize their participation in this show. Showcase your
products and services to over 132,000 "trade only" visitors from 110
countries; meet the potential partners, agents, distributors and buyers; and
close business deals without the expense of an exhibition booth.
· When:
November 14-17, 2016 (Monday – Thursday)
· Where:
Dusseldorf, Germany
· Application deadline:
August 12, 2016 (unless sold out sooner)
· Cost: $6,000
For more information, contact: Cindy Ma (Oakland); Leandro Solorzano (Fort Lauderdale) or Anette Salama (Dusseldorf/Germany) or
visit here.
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3rd Annual Health IT Trade Mission to Brazil
The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Consulate in Sao
Paulo Brazil is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Health IT Trade Mission to
Brazil September 26-30, 2016. This high impact business focused mission will
enable U.S. companies to showcase their technology to senior-level public
and private health care officials and potential partners; learn first-hand
about Brazil’s emerging health IT market, policies and business opportunities;
and contribute to the shaping of a big emerging health IT
market. The program will include exclusive round tables
with senior-level hospital officials, business social networking events,
technology forum presentations, hospital site visits and participation in
Brazil’s E-Health Conference.
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When: September 26-30, 2016
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Where: Sao Paulo and Recife, Brazil
For more information: Everett Wakai
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Singapore: OEM packer for powders and capsules.
Austria: Medical grade fitness tracker
Guatemala: Dialysis kit
Botswana: HIV Testing Kits
Russia: IPL and Laser systems
To respond to these trade leads, please contact your local trade specialist.
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U.S. medical equipment and devices are well regarded in Chile. A strategy that has proved successful is to appoint a qualified agent or distributor. Chilean distributors in the medical sector are usually knowledgeable, experienced, and with a good network of sales people throughout the country. Reliable after sales support is a priority in this market. Local distributors/representatives should be experienced in selling to the public sector through the government portal www.mercadopublico.cl
In general, there is no health-required registration imposed on medical devices except for contraceptives, gloves, needles, and syringes that do need authorization/quality control assessment to certify its safety. X-Ray equipment or nuclear medicine equipment does need special authorization from other government agencies. Pharmaceuticals do have mandatory registration that is granted by the Institute of Public Health.
Read more about Chile and 75 other country spotlights in our 2016 Healthcare Technology Resource Guide.
Federal Cooperation Means Information for You!
The U.S. Commercial Service's Healthcare Team is partnering with the CDC to help connect you with opportunities in global health and bring you information about health and safety. Questions about the Zika virus?
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