Retail Trade and Distribution

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.

Recent high-profile US litigation has highlighted the need for stringent quality control when dealing with Chinese factories or exporters

Registration required for overseas food producers exporting food products to China.

Mofcom delegates the approval of FIEs of service sectors to local authorities.