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EuroCham was invited by the Ministry of Industry to a Socialization on the newly issued Minister of Industry Regulation No. 19 of 2019 on Prevention and Mitigation of Chemical Emergencies Related to Chemical Industry Business Activities. The socialization took place on 6 November 2019 at Hotel Puri Denpasar in Jakarta.

Mr. Fridy Juwono, Director of the Chemical Upstream Industry, Directorate General of Chemical, Textile and Pharmaceutical Industries, opened the event by delivering an opening remarks as well as announcing several Verification Agencies that have been appointed by the Minister of Industry to verify the Prevention and Mitigation of Chemical Emergencies Document namely Surveyor Indonesia, Sucofindo, and Oil Spill Combat Team (OSCT). The socialization was intended to prepare companies engaged in chemical industry in complying with this regulation that now has been effective since 13 November 2019. Main topic that is being discussed was the procedure in preparing the Prevention and Mitigation of Chemical Emergencies Document that must be submitted by companies, as well as procedure for its verification by the appointed Verification Agency.

On 13 November 2019, EuroCham together with the EU Delegation invited our EuroCham Platinum and Gold members for an exclusive breakfast meeting to welcome the new EU Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Vincent Piket. The meeting took place at the brand-new office of the EU Delegation and discussed about the current business climate, dynamic, and economic situation in Indonesia as well as the opportunities and challenges. They also took this opportunity to discuss how EuroCham could improve the advocacy works and enhance a more-friendly business environment in the country. EU Delegation also showed a positive feedback and reaffirmed their commitment to support the cooperation and build a stronger trade relation between EU and Indonesia.