On Tuesday, the Chinese Ministry of Justice announced plans to reduce administrative inspections of businesses, aiming to address issues like repeated and unnecessary visits that burden companies.
Fei Xianghong, a spokesperson for the ministry, emphasized that if matters can be verified through written reports, information sharing, or smart supervision, on-site inspections should not be conducted. Speaking at a press briefing and citing a policy guideline issued by the State Council, Fei highlighted the need for more efficient oversight.
“We encourage different administrative bodies to coordinate and combine their efforts,” Fei said. “This way, businesses won’t have to face repeated inspections from multiple departments.”
The new guideline proposes establishing a tiered and categorized inspection system. This means the frequency of inspections would vary based on each company’s level of compliance and regulation requirements. Companies with strong compliance records might see fewer inspections, while those needing more oversight could be visited more frequently.
Additionally, the guideline calls for setting an upper limit on the number of inspections each year. “Our goal is to effectively eliminate unnecessary inspections and reduce the burden on businesses,” Fei added.
This move is expected to streamline oversight and foster a more favorable environment for businesses to operate without excessive regulatory interruptions.
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China's Ministry of Justice urges reduction in inspections on firms
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