FDA Constituent Update: April 3, 2020 FDA has announced that inspections to cover FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) for Human and Animal Food will be made by requesting an importer’s FSVP records be sent to the Agency electronically (or through other prompt means) instead of an in-person inspection by an Investigator. The Agency is…
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Το Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών σε συνεργασία με τα Γραφεία Οικονομικών και Εμπορικών Υποθέσεων των ΗΠΑ, προχώρησε χθες, 01/04/2020, σε ενημέρωση για την ισχύουσα κατάσταση αναφορικά με τα μέτρα ελέγχου και τους περιορισμούς των ΗΠΑ στο πλαίσιο των εμπορευματικών μας μεταφορών. Ενημερωθείτε αναλυτικά: COVID-19: ΥΠΕΞ_Εμπορευματικές_Μεταφορές_Μέτρα_ΗΠΑ_01.04.2020
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As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a substantial impact within our communities, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and its International TradeUSA Dept. have been continuously monitoring the on-going COVID-19 situation to provide the Greek exports community with as much information as possible regarding their business activities with the U.S. Market. In this context,…
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According to National Restaurant Association, restaurants and employees are feeling the catastrophic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country. Since March 1, the industry has lost more than 3 million jobs and $25 billion in sales, and roughly 50% of restaurant operators anticipate having to lay off more people in April. On Friday, March…
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The global emergence and spread of the COVID-19 virus, has raised serious concerns, not only in the international health community but in the financial community as well. The spread of the virus has caused a domino of effects in businesses and in important domestic and global economic sectors. In the light of these developments, the…
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A new study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU), “The Transatlantic Economy 2020,” confirms that the United States and Europe share the most integrated and economic partnership globally. Today, the relationship is being tested by the recent impact of the Coronavirus on supply chains and demand, persistent trade disputes, and uncertainty about the contours of…
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A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Members and Friends, We at AmChamGR are working in every possible way to help you through this difficult situation. In addition to providing you with information and constant updates, with the creation of a special section on coronavirus impacts in the economy and business and a flash survey, we…
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FDA STATEMENT: March 20, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively and aggressively monitoring the market for any firms marketing products with fraudulent coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic, prevention and treatment claims as part of our ongoing efforts to protect public health during this pandemic. As a result of these activities, the agency is beginning…
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As grocery retailers adjust store operations in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Americans are upping their purchases of supplies, with consumers spending an average of $178.44, according to LendingTree. The Charlotte, N.C.-based online loan marketplace said that 63% of Americans have bought products to prepare for lifestyle changes amid the nationwide spread of COVID-19. Purchases…
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Since we all do business in an interconnected global economy, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting our day-to-day operations in a significant way. As we try to navigate through these challenging times, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting the Greek market with the information businesses need to make informed decisions. AmChamGR…
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