Retail Trade and Distribution

NPC Standing Committee clarifies when a foreign law would apply to a foreign-related civil relationship.

This Law has been formulated in order to clarify the application of laws to foreign-related civil relationships, rationally resolve foreign-related civil disputes and safeguard the lawful rights and interests of concerned parties.

Application procedures for foreign-invested projects for sale effected over the Internet and by vending machines streamlined.

Application procedures for foreign-invested projects for sale effected over the Internet and by vending machines streamlined.

Online shop owners required to provide real names.

The Provisions set forth the application procedure for a food additive production permit, require the keeping of production management records and specify the particulars to be listed on the label and instructions for use.

China's first tort liability law.

The Law deals with tort liability relating to products, motor vehicle traffic accidents, medical treatment, environmental pollution, high risk operations, kept animals and things.

Greater deduction of advertising expenses allowed for three industries.