Swiss Chinese Law Association — Geneva
SCLA Legal Observatory
Follow legal developments in China, Switzerland and the European Union. Understand what has changed, who may be affected and why it matters for cross-border cooperation, responsible business and public rights. Every explanation connects you to its original sources.
An explanation of property management obligations, government guidance, and statutory penalties under Hong Kong SAR's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance (Cap. 169) regarding the release and maintenance of aquatic animals in ornamental ponds.
Rules in force8 November 2026
Hong Kong Customs seized approximately 31 kilograms of suspected scheduled dried shark fins valued at about $130,000 from an inbound passenger's check-in baggage at Hong Kong International Airport.
Rules in force8 November 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Government released an update on radiological testing for imported Japanese food products and local catch, confirming that all samples tested between November 4 and November 5, 2026, met radiation safety…
Rules in force8 November 2026
The European Commission has approved Finland's sixth and final payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), amounting to €331 million.
Status unclear8 November 2026
European Commission Executive Vice-President Mînzatu delivered a speech in Brussels on the Education and Skills package, addressing how artificial intelligence and disinformation are impacting work and learning in Europe.
Status unclear8 November 2026
At the GS1 Hong Kong Summit 2026, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Ms Mable Chan presented the government's 'C-A-R' policy framework, detailing measures on logistics data connectivity, AI adoption subsidies under FILAS, and the…
Regulatory guidance8 November 2026
Fine Point Transportation Co., Limited was fined $140,000 at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts on November 5, 2026, following a Labour Department prosecution over a fatal workplace accident under the Occupational Safety and Health…
Court judgment8 November 2026
The HKSAR Government has detailed its multi-pronged policy measures to position Hong Kong as a Belt and Road resource allocation centre, including the expansion of the GoGlobal Connect platform, government-led outbound business missions, and…
Regulatory guidance8 November 2026
In response to a Legislative Council inquiry, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology outlined Hong Kong SAR's statutory framework for controlling vehicle noise, the trial status of the Artificial Intelligence on Modified Exhaust Recognition…
Rules in force8 November 2026
The European Commission published a questions-and-answers document in Brussels on 5 November 2026 regarding its Education and Skills Package, highlighting people as Europe's key asset.
Status unclear7 November 2026
At the International Bio-Computing Innovation Summit 2026, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined initiatives to reduce drug development costs, including establishing the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation and facilitating cross-border data…
Status unclear7 November 2026
The Centre for Food Safety of Hong Kong SAR has instructed the trade to immediately suspend imports of poultry meat and products, including eggs, from Rogaland County in Norway and the Scottish Borders in…
Rules in force7 November 2026
Market access, bilateral investment, company governance and cross-border transactions.
Imports, exports, tariffs, product rules and the movement of goods.
Financial regulation, payment systems and the protection of financial consumers.
Artificial intelligence, privacy, data transfers and digital responsibility.
Environmental rules, supply chains and the social responsibilities of business.
Creative work, brands, geographical indications and cultural knowledge.
Mediation, arbitration, court processes and the prevention of disputes.
Work, consumer protection and legal questions in daily and cross-border life.
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