Law of the People's Republic of China on Protecting Consumers' Rights and Interests. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Agricultural commodities Food quality control/food safety Fraud Hygiene/sanitary procedures Consumer protection Internal trade Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Toxicity/poisoning Treated food Vending Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes on 1 January 1994. Abstract The rights of Consumers of food commodities and other services that are sold or traded in the People's Republic of China are protected by the State and , particularly, those consumers are entitled to full access to information on commodity prices, manufacturing places, manufacturers, intended uses, functions, specifications, product grades, major components or ingredients, manufacturing dates, expiration dates, inspection certificates, instructions for operation or application, after-sales services and service items, details and charges. Full text English