The session was streamed live on Zoom and YouTube on Friday December 4, 2020 and featured three presentations that touched on standardisation, security, supply chain changes and regulation among other things related to the subject.

Paulo Falcioni, Director General at Home Appliance Europe (APPLiA); Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino, Smarter Homes Author and IoT Consultant; and Ian Bell, Global Lead for Home and Technology at Euromonitor International, all appeared alongside regular host Clare Forestier.

The agenda offered an overview of the smart home appliance Industry with a focus on the European region post-Covid-19 including future growth and opportunities.

It also looked at the role of the smart home and connected appliances related to IoT technology including standardisation and security.

The benefits of smart home appliances for energy consumption and those for the citizen were also covered as well as smart home challenges and how developing EU legislation is and will affect the industry.

If you missed the event or would like to watch the full session again, the video is now available to view below. AQM BD will continue to host regular live webinar sessions into 2021. Please follow us on social media for more details of the next event to be announced soon.

About AQM BD

With over 25 years of experience in quality assurance, AQM BD is ready to help your import and export business build a robust quality assurance plan. Our many service locations are prepared to be your one-stop-shop for inspection needs, Including production monitoring, pre-shipment and sorting inspections and everything in between. Contact us today to find out how we can help you navigate your current quality control challenges.

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Their presentations covered the effects of the deal on businesses, the rules of origin, current state of the Vietnamese supply chain, and challenges that come with ensuring high-quality products enter the EU market.

We were grateful to have such knowledgeable and enthusiastic speakers take part in the event, which was streamed live on Zoom and YouTube.

Jean Jacques Bouflet, Vice Chairman of the European Business Association in Vietnam; Bui Kim Thuy, Vietnam Representative of ASEAN Business Council; and our very own Hazel Kwong, AQM BD Global Sales Director, all took part. The session was hosted by Stella So Johnson, Vice Chairperson of Hong Kong Business Association.

The main topics of the talk included offering an understanding of the EVFTA and how the tariff changes will affect businesses, giving an overview of the Rules of Origin and more information about Vietnam and EU trade opportunities, as well as helping viewers to equip their businesses for the future and what’s ahead.

The full webinar is available to view below.

About AQM BD

With over 25 years of experience in quality assurance, AQM BD is ready to help your import and export business build a robust quality assurance process. Our many service locations are prepared to be your one-stop-shop for inspection needs, Including, production monitoring, pre-shipment and sorting inspections and everything in between. Contact us today to find out how we can help you navigate current quality control challenges.

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The session, streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube and Zoom, saw an expert panel from different companies present their ideas and industry experience around the subject, as well as answer questions from the audience.

Webinar Agenda

The following subjects were covered in detail with an expert panel over the hour-long event:

• Introduction to food safety standards and integrity
• How COVID-19 has disrupted the global food supply chain
• The effects of the outbreak of food fraud
• How the food industry can innovate to improve and learn from the situation
• Closing Q&A with audience and speakers

The food industry is having to take extra measures to contain the coronavirus as the pandemic is putting a strain on food supply chains; involving farmers, agricultural inputs, processing plants, shipping, retailers and more.

The New Global Food Supply Chain

The webinar helped clients to better understand the current state of the food supply chain to ensure businesses remain compliant with food safety standards and regulations. Some of the themes touched upon were smart technologies and crime prevention for a better future for the food industry.

Hosting this online webinar reflects the drive these companies have to further strengthen their corporation with their customers. If you missed the event, watch the full session below and email inquiry@AQM BD.com if you’d like more information on our services.

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The session, streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube, and Zoom, saw an expert panel from AQM BD India Company present their ideas and industry experience around the subject, as well as answer questions from the audience.

Devnath Pillai, Vice GM of AQM BD India Company, Sanjay Pal, Certification Import Specialist, and Arpit Gautam, Iraq Market Specialist, spoke about the following points as part of the hour-long event:

• Introduction to the Iraq market: access and opportunities
• Why it’s important for Asian exporters
• Explanation of COC
• Which commodities must have a COC?
• What are the workflows and procedures of COC?
• Common questions around the subject of COC

An Iraq Certificate of Conformity (COC) is now required for over 1,000 products across 12 categories before they can enter the lucrative Iraqi import market. AQM BD is one of only three companies licensed to provide the service.

As a well-known quality inspection company, it has always adhered to the principle of providing a high quality QC service to customers. Since the launch of the Iraq COC project, AQM BD has prided itself on providing a high-level of professional service to clients.

Hosting the online webinar reflects its determination to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with its customers and partners across the world.

The company provides professional information for global customers and partners, helping enterprises solve problems when exporting products to Iraq, which also demonstrates AQM BD’ commitment to international social responsibility.

If you missed the event, watch the full session below and click here to find out more about the Iraq Certificate of Conformity.

About AQM BD

With over 25 years of experience in quality assurance, AQM BD is ready to help your business build strong and meaningful supplier relationships across Asia. Our many service locations are ready to be your one-stop shop for your inspection needs, including factory audits, production monitoring, pre-shipment and sorting inspections, and everything in between. This will allow you to know exactly what’s happening on the ground and keep close tabs on your suppliers. Contact us today to find out how we can help you navigate current quality control challenges in footwear industry.

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