China: State Administration for Market Regulation and the State Internet Information Office adopted Supervision and Management Measures for Live Streaming E-commerce (Order No. 117) including fair marketing and advertising practices

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State Administration for Market Regulation and the State Internet Information Office adopted Supervision and Management Measures for Live Streaming E-commerce (Order No. 117) including fair marketing and advertising practices

On 18 December 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the State Internet Information Office adopted the Supervision and Management Measures for Live Streaming E-commerce, which enter into force on 1 February 2026. The Measures defi…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2025-06-10
in consultation

On 10 June 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation opened the public consultation on t…

2025-07-10
processing consultation

On 10 July 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) closes consultation on the d…

2025-12-18
adopted

On 18 December 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the State Internet Informat…

2026-02-01
in force

On 1 February 2026, the Supervision and Management Measures for Live Streaming E-commerce enter int…