MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 

BETWEEN 

UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION 

AND 

CHINA'S CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT 

REGARDING COOPERATION TO ENHANCE ACTIVITIES OF MUTUAL 

INTEREST 

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and China's Center for Food 

Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) (collectively "the Participants") recognize the importance 

oftimely and effective communication and scientific collaboration. This Memorandum of 

Understanding provides a framework ofintentions between the Participants to facilitate the 

development ofprojects ofmutual interest. 

I. PURPOSE 

FDA and CFSA share a common interest in advancing food safety risk assessment research 

and concepts; and in sharing expertise in support ofmutually beneficial public health 

outcomes. Activities of mutual interest may be developed in any area consistent with the 

parties' missions and strategic plans, including, but not limited to food safety risk 

assessment, risk management and risk communication. 

II. SCOPE 

The Participants intend that cooperative activities may include, but are not limited to, the 

following: 

• Studies, research, scientific exchanges, and other types ofscientific cooperation. 
• 	 Short-term specialized analytical and advisory projects such as the provision of 

technical services in connection with a specific project or program by means of a 

technical mission or collaboration between expert(s). 

• 	 Technical and/or administrative support for the preparation and execution of 

projects. 

• 	 Publication of documents. 

• 	 Training, either in-service or through courses, seminars, study trips, and/or program 

work with academic institutions. 

• 	 Exchange ofmethodologies. 

• 	 Personnel exchanges. 

• 	 Reciprocal invitations to meetings on technical or policy matters of mutual interest. 

• 	 Organization and sponsoring ofconferences or workshops on subjects ofcommon 

interest. 

Til. INFORMATION SHARING 

The Participants expect that all ofthe information exchanged under this Memorandum of 

Understanding will be provided in a form appropriate for public dissemination under the 

laws governing the transmitting Participant. 

IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES 

The performance ofspecific activities may be subject to additional documentation as 

decided by the Participants. 

V. SOURCE OF FUNDING 

Each Participant recognizes that all activities hereunder are subject to the availability of 

funds, personnel, and other resources. 

VI. DURATION, MODIFICATION AND NONBINDING INTENT 

1. Participants intend this Memorandum of Understanding to take effect upon signature by 

both Participants and to continue indefinitely. 

2. The Participants may modify this Memorandum of Understanding by mutual written 

decision, specifying the date the modifications are to take effect. 

3. This Memorandum of Understanding may be terminated by either Participant upon 

sixty (60) calendar days' written notice to the other Participant. 
4. The termination ofthis Memorandum of Understanding should not affect the completion 

of ongoing projects and programs conducted under this Memorandum of Understanding 

unless the Participants decide otherwise in writing. 

5. This Memorandum of Understanding does not create binding obligations. Nothing in 

this Memorandum ofUnderstanding affects the Participants' ability to carry out activities 

and programs in accordance with their respective laws and regulations. 

6. No provision ofthis Memorandum ofUnderstanding changes the existing rights of 

either Participant relating to the conduct of its own authorized regulatory activities within 

the jurisdictional boundaries of the other country when necessary to meet the needs ofits 

own regulatory programs and/or individual missions. 

Signed in Beijing, P.R. China on this 11th day ofDecember, 2013. 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA 

Signed on behalf of FDA: Signed on behalf ofCFSA: 

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Jinfeng LIU 

Associate Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Director General 

Medicine China National Center For Food Safety Risk 

United States Food and Drug Administration Assessment 

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