China Repeals Regulations on Safe Management of Hazardous Chemicals: State Council Issues Decree No. 851
Reference source : The state council of China
On 5 November 2026 , The State Council of the People's Republic of China has published Decree No. 851, officially repealing the Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals alongside three other administrative regulations and introducing amendments to 14 existing regulations.
Summary
The Decision of the State Council on Amending and Repealing Certain Administrative Regulations was adopted at the 99th Executive Meeting of the State Council. The decision covers amendments to administrative provisions concerning government planning, environmental management, water resources, earthquake monitoring, grain circulation and other areas.
The repealed regulations include the Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals, which was originally promulgated in 2002 and subsequently revised in 2011 and 2013.
Key Provisions of State Council Decree No. 851
1. Repeal of Four Administrative Regulations
According to Appendix 2 of the decision, the following four administrative regulations are repealed:
- Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals – Originally promulgated under State Council Decree No. 344 on 26 January 2002, revised in 2011 under Decree No. 591, and subsequently amended in 2013.
- Provisions on Compensation Limits for Maritime Passenger Transportation between Chinese Ports – Approved by the State Council on 20 November 1993 and issued by the Ministry of Transport on 17 December 1993.
- Measures for the Administration of Nature Reserves of Forest and Wildlife Types – Approved by the State Council on 21 June 1985 and promulgated by the Ministry of Forestry on 6 July 1985.
- Regulations on Post-Earthquake Restoration and Reconstruction Following the Wenchuan Earthquake – Promulgated under State Council Decree No. 526 on 8 June 2008.
2. Amendments to 14 Administrative Regulations
Appendix 1 specifies amendments to provisions in 14 administrative regulations. The main changes include:
- Archives: Amendments to the Archives Law Implementation Regulations concerning the preparation of regional archives development plans.
- Drug Rehabilitation: Changes to the Drug Rehabilitation Regulations concern.
