Starting in December, a series of new regulations will come into effect and impact our daily lives

Starting in December, a series of new regulations will take effect, covering food safety, electric bicycles, credit restoration, resource tax, and medical protective masks. Here’s a quick overview ↓↓

1. Stricter rules for bulk transport of liquid food

The amended Food Safety Law takes effect on Dec 1. Key requirements include:

• Containers transporting liquid food must be clearly labeled “for food use only.”
• Containers must comply with national standards and be cleaned promptly.
• Transporting non-food items in food containers is strictly prohibited.
• Forging or using falsified transport records or cleaning certificates is banned.

2. Old-standard e-bikes will be fully discontinued

Starting Dec 1, all e-bikes sold must meet the new national standard GB 17761—2024.
Consumers should look for:

• The CCC certification mark
• A valid product compliance certificate

3. Chain restaurant headquarters must take full food safety responsibility

Effective Dec 1, new regulations require:

• Each restaurant chain brand must designate one responsible headquarters;
• The headquarters must hold valid “chain restaurant management” licensing;
• Headquarters must oversee food safety across all outlets, central kitchens, and branches.

4. Improved credit restoration mechanisms

The Credit Restoration Management Measures take effect on Dec 25, featuring:

• Expanded eligibility for credit repair;
• More detailed classification of violations;
• Different disclosure periods and repair conditions based on severity;
• Streamlined procedures and shorter processing times.

5. New resource tax rules clarify taxable items

Effective Dec 1, the new policy states:

• Resource products confiscated by authorities are exempt from resource tax;
• Sand, clay, and other materials extracted within approved construction areas and used directly for backfilling are not considered taxable resources.

6. Disposable medical protective masks must not have exhalation valves

The updated mandatory standard for medical protective masks starting Dec 1 requires:

• No exhalation valves on disposable medical masks;
• Masks must include a nose clip or equivalent;
• Packaging must include clear Chinese labels such as expiry date, standard code, and “single-use.”