The Chinese mainland's Ministry of Justice on Tuesday announced a significant shift in business regulation, calling for a substantial reduction in administrative inspections of firms. This initiative is aimed at addressing persistent issues related to repeated inspections that have been burdening businesses.
Fei Xianghong, a spokesperson for the ministry, emphasized during a press briefing that if matters can be verified through written inspections, information sharing, smart supervision, or other methods, on-site inspections should be avoided. This approach aligns with a policy guideline recently issued by the State Council.
The guideline advocates for collaborative inspections by different administrative organs to minimize redundancy. \\"Inspections by different administrative organs should combine where possible and cooperate where necessary, so as not to conduct repeated inspections,\\" Fei stated.
Additionally, Fei highlighted the establishment of a tiered and categorized inspection system, where the frequency of inspections is adjusted based on the management and regulatory level within each enterprise. The policy also mandates that relevant departments set an annual upper limit on inspection frequencies, aiming to effectively eliminate unnecessary checks and reduce the operational burden on businesses.
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China's Ministry of Justice urges reduction in inspections on firms
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