Our Global Chemical Regulation Conference, held on October 5, was a resounding success, drawing delegates from 21 countries, and representing a diverse spectrum of the chemicals industry. Supported by five sponsors, nine industry associations, the Irish embassy in London, and the Department of Business and Trade (DBT), this event marks a significant milestone for the CIRS Group, marking our largest European conference to date. We had a packed schedule that brought together industry experts and our global team to provide nine presentations on the regulatory updates and challenges confronting the global chemical industry. Topics spanned regions such as Europe, the UK, Turkey, South Korea, and China. Adding to the dynamic mix were two spirited panel discussions: one delved into the prospects of the chemical industry's sustainable development, while the other tackled the supply chain challenges that resonate across the global chemical landscape.

After several rounds of strict evaluation and audit by authoritative certification bodies, Hangzhou REACH Technology Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "CIRS Group") has passed the audit process of ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification and ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Certification.

In August, the LinkedIn page for CIRS Group reached 3,000+ followers and we would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped to get us there! Thank you for following us, liking our posts, and sharing our content. We appreciate your support and enjoy engaging with you! Here is to the next milestone! You can keep up-to-date with all our free regulatory news by subscribing to our bi-weekly regulatory newsletter on LinkedIn. Or you can ring our bell so you are notified as soon as we post anything new on LinkedIn. In the top right-hand corner of our LinikedIn page under the banner is a bell. If you press that you will be notified each time we post something new on LinkedIn.

We are very pleased to announce that CIRS Europe has been shortlisted for two Export Industry Awards by the Irish Exporters Association: Export Innovation of the Year; and Services Exporter of the Year (sponsored by Business Post). The Irish Exporters Association is the voice of the Export Industry in Ireland. It announced that 70 entries had been shortlisted for the 2023 Export Industry Awards across ten categories.

On May 10, 2023, we celebrated the grand opening of CIRS Kexin Biotech.* It has taken more than one year of industrial surveys but we were proud to finally open the new company on May 10, 2023.

On May 9, 2023, Hangzhou C&K Testing Technic Co., Ltd. (C&K Testing), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIRS Group celebrated its tenth anniversary.

Our Global Cosmetics Regulation Conference held on April 25, was a resounding success, with delegates from across the cosmetics industry in attendance. We had a packed schedule with presentations from our Europe, South Korea, and US teams on cosmetics regulations in China, South Korea, the US, and the EU. The speakers provided an overview of the regulatory frameworks, including recent updates and challenges. The presentations were insightful and gave attendees a better understanding of the different regulations across various regions. The feedback from the attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting on how insightful, and beneficial they found both the presentations as well as the opportunity to network with other professionals in the industry, in order to share experiences, and discuss the challenges and opportunities they currently face. We look forward to making this an annual event and bringing together professionals from the cosmetics industry to share insights and best practices.

CIRS Testing Korea (YU) has been accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and is qualified to provide physical and chemical properties testing as well as hazardous substances analysis, which are necessary for substance registration and K-BPR notification.

On January 16, 2023, CIRS Group announced the opening of a new office in Shanghai, as it continues its expansion into the global market. Located in the heart of Pudong – Shanghai's central business district – the Shanghai Office will devote itself to providing timely and sound product compliance services and solutions to clients in Shanghai and the surrounding areas.

Recently, CIRS Group once again successfully helped clients complete a regular registration under MEE Order No. 12. And the results have been notified on the MEE website.