P.R. China: IQNet Forum and General Assembly 2004On 17 September 2004, an IQNet Forum was conducted in Beijing, P.R. China, which was hosted jointly by the IQNet partners CQM (China Certification Center for Quality Mark) and CQC (China Quality Certification Center). 400 delegates from the Chinese government, IQNet partners and customers attended the IQNet Forum. The key topic of the Forum was providing added value services to Chinese customers.
The IQNet Forum started with the opening address of Mme. Wang Fengqing, Chief Administrator of CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of P.R. China). Mr. Li Zhonghai, Administrator of SAC (Standardization Administration of P.R. China) made a welcome speech, and Dr. Fabio Roversi, President of IQNet, spoke on behalf of IQNet. At the end of the opening part, an awarding ceremony was conducted. Almost 400 certified companies received the IQNet acknowledgement for Excellent Management System.
During the IQNet Forum, Dr. Fabio Roversi indicated the importance of international mutual recognition in growth of global economy. Mr. Hans Buser, Secretary General of IQNet, made a general introduction of IQNet’s recent operations and activities. Mrs. Evea Parviainen (SFS, IQNet Partner from Finland) presented the topics of operation and experience of integrated/combined audits and Dr. Fabio Roversi introduced the important certification scheme SA8000 (Social Accountability). Other participants presented papers on ISO 9004 and IQNet 9004, a company evaluation model, which aims to increase business success through effective and efficient process management. This IQNet Forum received a far-reaching attention and captured the headlines of relevant newspapers and newscasts of China.
Mr Zhang Wei, CEO of CQM
From left to right: Dr Fabio Roversi (President of IQNet), Mme Wang Fengqing (Chief Administrator of CNCA), Mr Li Zhonghai (Administrator of SAC), Mr Hans Buser (Secretary General of IQNet), Mr Li Huailin (President of CQC)
After the IQNet Forum, more than fifty IQNet delegates attended the 13th IQNet General Assembly, which took place in Xi’an from 20 - 24 September 2004. The General Assembly was accompanied by meetings of the Board of Directors and technical IQNet committees.
During the five-day’s meeting, the delegates discussed issues referring to cooperation among IQNet partners, IQNet certification harmonization, IQNet promotion, IQNet development, etc. A number of targets have now been spelled out in the action plan based upon the General Assembly in China. This includes formulating strategies for IQNet development. IQNet has a great influence on global certification, including the development of Chinese certification activities and policies. Dr. Fabio Roversi underlined that IQNet will continuously provide excellent services to their Chinese clients. They will also help strengthening the mutual trust between the Chinese enterprises and their international counterparts and put them on the “Fast-Track” to the international market. On the evening of 20 September 2004, the mayor of Xi’an chaired the welcome cocktail for the IQNet delegates and expressed good aspiration of promoting IQNet certification in China.
It was the first time for CQM and CQC to host the IQNet Forum and General Assembly meeting in China, and the meeting proved a great success. The delegates now have a much deeper understanding of the development of certification in China. Through IQNet partners’ joint efforts, IQNet business will have a bright future in the Chinese market.
Ye Xiaopeng
Administration Department, CQM, P. R. China
IQNet Forum in Beijing, September 2004
Customers receiving IQNet acknowledgements for Excellent Management Systems
IQNet Forum in Beijing, September 2004
From left to right: Mr Zhang Wei (CEO of CQM), Mr Li Zhonghai (Administrator of SAC), Mr Hans Buser (Secretary General of IQNet), Mme Wang Fengqing (Chief Administrator of CNCA), Dr Fabio Roversi (President of IQNet), Mr Li Huailin (President of CQC)