For more than four decades the majority of consumer products sold were imported from China. In the last decade due to the huge increase in the Chinese middle class, China has become a major importer of consumer products.
The panel will discuss an overview of the product liability and quality regime in China including the major pieces of legislation at issue, the types of liability that may arise, how China defines and treats defects, the key agencies likely to be encountered, and touch briefly on issues like recalls, product inspections, and product certifications.
The panelists will discuss details on how various products are categorized in China, various national and local government and industry standards, and certification and inspection processes.
A major retailer presently selling in China will focus on issues related to implementation of the legal and regulatory regime, with personal company experiences.
