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.
The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China has established regulatory frameworks spanning enterprise credit management, IPR protection, laboratory testing procedures, China-New Zealand FTA origin rules, and diplomatic article supervision.
Rules in force1 October 2026
On January 26, 2021, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and New Zealand Trade Minister Damien O’Connor signed a protocol upgrading the bilateral Free Trade Agreement, introducing expanded market access in services, goods, and investment…
Adopted legislation1 October 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree adopting a new regulation on exit and entry administration, scheduled to take effect on September 15. The measure enhances safety alert mechanisms, regulates intermediary…
Adopted legislation1 October 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree issuing a revised regulation on the protection of integrated circuit layout-designs to strengthen IP enforcement, refine examination procedures, and promote technology application.
Adopted legislation1 October 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree revising 12 administrative regulations and revoking three others to align national administrative rules with China's landmark Ecological and Environmental Code.
Adopted legislation1 October 2026
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted new guidelines on anonymisation standards and web scraping for generative AI development, while finalizing its guidelines on personal data processing in blockchain technologies.
Regulatory guidance29 September 2026
The European Banking Authority has published its final Guidelines on the management of third-party risk, establishing a proportionate governance framework across ICT and non-ICT services for EU financial entities.
Regulatory guidance29 September 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree promulgating revised regulations on the implementation of the Audit Law. The regulations comprise 7 chapters and 64 articles, taking effect on December 1.
Adopted legislation29 September 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree issuing 19-article regulations to optimize staffing, streamline local market supervisory mechanisms, and minimize operational disruptions for market entities, effective November 1.
Adopted legislation29 September 2026
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has submitted its response to the European Commission's consultation on reviewing the Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA), recommending tighter rules for multi-issuer schemes, regulation of crypto lending and…
Public consultation29 September 2026
The Irish Data Protection Commission has imposed an administrative fine of 403 000 000 EUR on Google Ireland Limited and issued a 6-month compliance order. The decision follows an inquiry into Google's processing and…
Rules in force29 September 2026
Between 17 and 29 September 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued press releases highlighting important court judgments, Advocate General opinions, and institutional elections affecting trade, State aid, consumer protection, dual-use…
Court judgment29 September 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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