 Event Highlight
Egypt, Jordan, Israel Mission
The USDOC is organizing a business development mission to Egypt,
Jordan and Israel, with an optional stop in the West Bank with the purpose of
introducing representatives from U.S. firms and related trade associations to
the region and to promote exports of U.S. healthcare products and services.
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When: May 16–21, 2015
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Where: Egypt, Jordan and Israel, with an optional stop in
the West Bank
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Application Deadline: March 13, 2015
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Cost: $3,325 for small or medium-sized enterprise or
trade association/organization with fewer than 500 employees, $4,625 for
large firms, $1,000 for each additional firm representative
- West Bank optional meetings is
in addition to the mission participation fee above, at $750 per SME and
$2,300 per large firm
For more information, visit: http://go.usa.gov/Gyqj
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Exporting Cosmetic Chemicals to South Korea
Please join the U.S. Commercial Service for an informational webinar on the cospmetic ingredient market in Korea. We will discuss opportunities, regulations, and tips for entering the Korean market. You'll also hear about opportunities at the in-cosmetics Korea trade show.
U.S. State Department "Direct Line": The Philippine Market for Medical Devices and Services
This webinar covers the Philippine market for medical devices and services, featuring a market overview, discussion of the regulatory framework, and an outline of current and future market demands.
China's Medical Device Market: New Regulatory Regime
Commercial Service China will hold a Webinar to discuss the
newly-released China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) regulations. Topics
will include opportunities and challenges U.S. companies may encounter when
entering the market, specifically under the new regulatory regime. The speakers
will compare the CFDA and USFDA regulatory systems and will walk through the
new medical device registration process.
Business Opportunities in Africa – Webinar Series
This webinar series
focuses on providing a market overview and best practices for achieving success
in Africa.
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Date: March 4 – April 29, 2015 at 11:00am EST-12:15pm EST
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Cost: $160
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Learn More/Register: www.export.gov/pennsylvania/tradewinds/webinars/index.asp
- Webinar Series Schedule: Kenya & Tanzania – March 4; Ghana – March 19; Angola & Mozambique – April 1; Ethiopia – April 15; Nigeria – April 29.
CEO Program for U.S. Companies at MEDICA 2015
MEDICA 2015 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 16-19, 2015 (Monday – Thursday)
· Where:
Dusseldorf, Germany
· Application deadline:
August 17, 2015 (unless sold out sooner)
· Cost: $6,000
regular space or $6,800 for premium space
For more information, contact: Sandra Campbell (Tampa Bay) Sandra.Campbell@trade.gov;
Cindy Ma (Oakland) Cindy.Ma@trade.gov or Anette Salama
(Dusseldorf/Germany) Anette.Salama@trade.gov
or visit: http://go.usa.gov/h8Wz
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Trade Winds-Africa Trade Mission
The 2015 Trade Winds program includes an Africa focused business
forum, in South Africa, consisting of regional and industry specific conference
sessions as well as pre-arranged consultations with U.S. Foreign Commercial
Service Officers representing commercial markets from 19 different countries
throughout the region. There will also be multiple trade mission stops that
will give participants the opportunity to conduct business-to-business meetings
with firms in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola, Ghana, South Africa,
Nigeria, and Kenya.
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When: September 14-21, 2015 - Dates will vary based on
selected mission stops.
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Where: ANGOLA | ETHIOPIA | GHANA | KENYA | MOZAMBIQUE |
NIGERIA | SOUTH AFRICA | TANZANIA
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Cost: Conference & one mission stop:
$2,500 for companies with fewer than 500 employees/ $3,500 for large
firms; Additional mission stop: $800/ea; Additional
representative: $500/ea
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Website: www.export.gov/pennsylvania/tradewinds/index.asp
Find more trade missions here.
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Albania: Major hospital tender
Brazil: Disposables, EMT kits, hospital furniture, wheelchairs for the Rio 2016 Olympics
Mauritius: Linear Accelerator
To respond to these trade leads, please contact your local trade specialist.
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EU directives are in force throughout the European Union, consisting of 28 Member States: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Romania, Bulgaria and the United Kingdom.
As the European Union (EU) does not have a Food and Drugs Administration
(FDA), the task of harmonizing requirements and regulating medical devices is
handled by the European Commission in close cooperation with Member State’s
Health Authorities. The purpose of the EU harmonization effort is to merge the
differing national requirements into one law which will be applied throughout the
European Union. Legislation adopted through this process covers implantable,
non-implantable and in vitro diagnostics medical devices in three separate
directives that provide manufacturers the basics to certify their compliance with
EU-wide safety requirements.
Read more about the EU and 66 other country spotlights in our 2015 Healthcare Technology Resource Guide.
The Small Business Administration Offers Online Learning
Want to learn how to give your company a competitive
advantage? Need more information about patents, trademarks and copyrights? The
Small Business Administration offers online videos in a variety of media
formats, covering every step of the business planning process. Visit the Small
Business Administration Learning Center: www.sba.gov/tools/sba-learning-center
Find more trade resources here.
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The Healthcare Team of the U.S. Commercial Service is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. health industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. To learn more about you how you can receive assistance in finding market intelligence, developing your export strategy, connecting with international buyers, or support at trade events, contact your Local Trade Specialists in one of our 100 U.S. Export Assistance Centers around the U.S. |
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