Progress

Current status
in force
01 Apr 2026in force
28 Feb 2026in grace period
11 Feb 2026adopted
15 Oct 2025processing consultation
16 Sep 2025in consultation

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Consumer protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: e-commerce
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Apr 2026
in force

Measures for identifying internet platform service providers with large number of minor users and significant impact on minors enter into force

On 1 April 2026, the measures for identifying internet platform service providers with a large number of minor users and a significant impact on minors enter into force. The measures apply to platforms operating in China that either primarily target…

  • Notice on Issuing the "Measures for Identifying Network Platform Service Providers with a Large Number of Underage Users and Significant Impact on the Underage Population", Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) (Official)
28 Feb 2026
in grace period

Cyberspace Administration released measures for identifying internet platform service providers with large number of minor users and significant impact on minors

On 28 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China released the measures for identifying internet platform service providers with a large number of minor users and a significant impact on minors. The measures apply to platforms operating in…

  • Notice on Issuing the "Measures for Identifying Network Platform Service Providers with a Large Number of Underage Users and Significant Impact on the Underage Population", Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) (Official)
11 Feb 2026
adopted

Cyberspace Administration adopted measures for identifying internet platform service providers with large number of minor users and significant impact on minors

On 11 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China and seven central authorities adopted the measures for identifying internet platform service providers with a large number of minor users and a significant impact on minors. The measures ap…

  • Notice on Issuing the "Measures for Identifying Network Platform Service Providers with a Large Number of Underage Users and Significant Impact on the Underage Population", Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) (Official)
15 Oct 2025
processing consultation

Cyberspace Administration closes consultation on measures for identifying internet platform service providers with large number of minor users and significant impact on minors

On 15 October 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closes the consultation on the measures for identifying internet platform service providers with a large number of minor users and a significant impact on minors. The measures apply to…

  • Measures for the Identification of Internet Platform Service Providers with a Large Number of Minor Users and a Significant Impact on Minors, Cybersecurity Administration of China ('CAC') (Official)
16 Sep 2025
in consultation

Cyberspace Administration opened consultation on measures for identifying internet platform service providers with large number of minor users and significant impact on minors

On 16 September 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) opened the consultation on the measures for identifying internet platform service providers with a large number of minor users and a significant impact on minors, until 15 October 20…

  • Measures for the Identification of Internet Platform Service Providers with a Large Number of Minor Users and a Significant Impact on Minors, Cybersecurity Administration of China ('CAC') (Official)