Key practical points:
• The producer and seller are responsible for the product meeting the declared quality and safety standards.
• Labelling must be truthful and clear: specifications, ingredients, origin, and correct usage instructions.
• Producing or selling fake, adulterated or substandard goods, or putting a false quality mark on them, is prohibited.
• A consumer harmed by a defective product can demand repair, replacement or compensation.
• In some cases, seriously defective products must be recalled from the market.
• Keep quality and inspection documents from your suppliers so you can prove compliance if a dispute arises.
🏢 Company setup
Product Quality Law of the People's Republic of China · Yalla China
中华人民共和国产品质量法 / Product Quality Law
Enacted: 1993-02-22 ✅ Effective: 1993-09-01
📝 Overview
The law making producers and sellers responsible for product quality: truthful labelling, no fake or substandard goods, and liability for harm and recalls. Important for manufacturing and trading.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
The Product Quality Law places clear responsibility on whoever makes or sells, which matters whether you are a manufacturer, importer or reseller. The core idea is that you are responsible not only for what you make but also for what you sell, even if it came from another supplier, so verifying your goods' quality and keeping inspection certificates is a basic protective step. Fake or substandard products can bring compensation claims, penalties and recalls that harm your reputation. Standards are updated, so confirm the requirements for your product category. This is general orientation, not formal legal advice.
📎 Official source
samr.gov.cn / npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026