Knowledge Empowers Business – Forum 2025: A Landmark Workshop on Food Supplements and Medical Devices

Knowledge Empowers Business – Forum 2025: A Landmark Workshop on Food Supplements and Medical Devices

Jingjiang, Jiangsu, July 10–11, 2025

In early July 2025, the historic city of Jingjiang in Jiangsu Province, China, hosted the Knowledge Empowers Business – Forum 2025, a two-day international workshop focused on compliance and global market access. Organized by the ALAND Group in collaboration with Siam Trade Development, and held in the HQ of IVC Corporation, this forum brought together leading regulatory experts, industry professionals, and thought leaders across South East Asia, Russia, the United States, and China. The event’s primary goal was to foster a deeper understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks and streamline market entry strategies in the highly dynamic sectors of food supplements and medical devices.

Event Overview: Food Supplements and Medical Devices

Over the course of July 10 and 11, 2025, participants engaged in a series of thematic sessions covering regulatory developments, geopolitical impacts, tariff mitigation strategies, and harmonization efforts across multiple jurisdictions. The forum emphasized practical approaches to regulatory compliance, with expert presentations followed by roundtables and interactive Q&A sessions.

Detailed Agenda and Key Sessions

Day 1 – Thursday, July 10

Morning Session: Thailand and ASEAN Markets

• Opening Remarks & Agenda Overview
  Representatives from ALAND Group and Siam Trade Development set the stage by outlining the strategic significance of ASEAN markets, with a focus on Thailand’s positioning within the regional ecosystem.

• Geopolitical Landscape and Tariffs
  A comprehensive analysis of the geopolitical environment impacting trade flows between China, the US, and the EU was presented. This session also covered the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and preferential rules of origin essential for market access optimization.

• Thai FDA Regulatory Framework for Food & Supplements
  Presented by Diego Sala (CEO, Siam Trade Development, Bangkok) alongside Nitwaree Kanjanasurakit (Regulatory Expert, Siam Trade Development, Pathum Thani), this session provided clarity on Thai FDA definitions, ingredient classifications, registration procedures, and export requirements for food supplements.

  • Diego Sala – Geopolitical Landscape and Tariffs Thailand vs USA.pdf
  • Nitwaree Kanjanasurakit – Thai FDA Food Supplement Regulatory EXPORT.pdf

• Local Manufacturing Strategies & Export from Thailand
  Diego Sala detailed strategic insights on setting up manufacturing operations within Thailand, including case studies such as the vitamin C market, highlighting Board of Investment (BOI) incentives and compliance with the Thai Foreign Business Act.

  • Diego Sala – Thai FDA Regulatory Framework

Afternoon Session: Russia and ASEAN Focus

• Regulatory Framework in Russia
  Dr. Maria Schlueter from Silq Law Bangkok, explored the evolving Russian regulatory landscape for food and dietary supplements, emphasizing new legal realities and compliance challenges.

  • Maria Schlueter – Regulatory Framework in Russia – Legal Old-New Reality and Beyond
• Regulatory Framework in Russia
  Irina Shchemerova from Siberian Wellness Moscow, shared her experience as registrant in various Global area, including Russia, Europe, South East Asia, focusing on challenges and solutions..
  • Irina Shchemerova – Registration of food supplements, food products and cosmetics in the Custom Union of the Eurasian Economic Union.

• ASEAN Focus – Indonesia
  Syifa Amirta Sani of Inspiry Indonesia Konsultan Jakarta, reviewed key regulations governing dietary supplements and food products in Indonesia and ongoing harmonization efforts within ASEAN.

  • Syifa Amirta Sani – Health Supplements Registration in Republic of Indonesia

• ASEAN Focus – Malaysia & Singapore
  Melisa Leeau from TT Medical Management, Kuala Lumpur, discussed product registration pathways in Malaysia and Singapore, identifying gaps in ASEAN-wide regulatory harmonization.

  • Melisa Leeau -Injectable Medical Devices in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia

• Round Table and Team Outing
  An interactive roundtable allowed attendees to network and exchange perspectives before a cultural team outing.

Day 2 – Friday, July 11

Morning Session: USA and Tariff Mitigation

• Introduction to US FDA Regulations
  Delivered remotely by the US Regulatory Team of IVC Corporation, this session unpacked FDA import/export requirements, product registration, labeling claims, and enforcement mechanisms.

• US Tariff Mitigation Strategies Panel
  Diego Sala and Amy Shi led a panel discussion featuring industry experts on tariff reduction strategies such as First Sale, Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs), and Binding Rulings, followed by an engaging Q&A.

Afternoon Session: Medical Devices in China and ASEAN

• Introduction to China NMPA – Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS)
  The ALAND VMS Regulatory Team provided insights into registration and licensing procedures under China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).

  • 邢攀 – 医疗器械法规及注册

• Introduction to China NMPA – Medical Devices
  The Regulatory Leader of Jland Collagen Type III team, Xing Pang, discussed regulatory classification, borderline products, and the specific challenges related to recombinant collagen medical-grade supplements.

  • Xing Pan – Medical Device Regulation and Registration in China

• Medical Devices & ASEAN Outlook
  Regulatory experts from Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia presented on injectable medical devices and regulatory comparisons across these ASEAN countries:

  • Nipapat Phuakyod (Thailand) – Nipapat Phuakyod – MEDICAL DEVICE REGISTRATION IN THAILAND

  • Anggita Septiani (Indonesia) – Anggita Septiani – Medical Device Registration in Indonesia

  • Melisa Leeau (Malaysia) – Melisa Leeau -Injectable Medical Devices in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia

• Final Regulatory Remarks & Q&A
  Concluding the event, Diego Sala and Amy Shi summarized the key regulatory themes and fielded participant questions.

Featured Speakers and Their Organizations

• Diego Sala – CEO, Siam Trade Development – https://www.siamdevelopment.com
  Renowned expert in regulatory affairs across Thailand and ASEAN markets, Diego Sala leads Siam Trade Development in providing consultancy on compliance and market access.

• Nitwaree Kanjanasurakit, Senior Regulatory Manager, ThaiFDA Registration Co., Ltd – https://thaifdaregistration.com/
  Member of the Board of Siam Trade Development and specialist in Food and Cosmetic Regulatory for Thailand.

• Maria Schlueter – Senior Legal Consultant, Silq Law – https://silqlaw.com
  Specialist in Russian regulatory frameworks and international compliance.

• Irina Shchemerova – Global Product Registration Specialist, SIberian Wellness – https://siberianhealth.com/en
  Industry leader in Dietaru Supplement Manufacturing and distribution.

• Melisa Leeau – Regulatory Affairs Manager, TT Medical Management – https://ttmedical.com.my/
  Industry leader in ASEAN medical device and dietary supplement registration.

• Syifa Amirta Sani – Principal Consultant, Inspiry Indonesia Konsultan – https://www.inspiryconsultant.com/en
  Focused on Indonesia’s evolving regulatory landscape and ASEAN integration.

• Nipapat Phuakyod – Regulatory Affairs Expert, Thailand, Pure Siam Solutions – https://www.pureglobal.com/

• Anggita Septiani – Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Indonesia, Emerhub – https://emerhub.com/

• Jland Collagen Type III Team – Pioneers in recombinant collagen and medical-grade supplements registration in China. – https://www.jland-biotech.com/

• ALAND Group – Organizer and regional compliance leader.- https://alandgroup.com

Conclusion

The Knowledge Empowers Business – Forum 2025 successfully convened a diverse array of industry leaders and regulatory experts to discuss the complexities and opportunities within food supplements and medical devices regulation across Asia, Russia, and the USA. The forum underscored the critical need for harmonized regulatory approaches and proactive tariff strategies to foster sustainable business growth in an increasingly interconnected global market.

This collaborative event paves the way for enhanced compliance frameworks and offers invaluable guidance for companies seeking to expand their international footprint.