Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Authorizing the State Council to Temporarily Adjust the Implementation of Relevant Provisions in the Metrology Law of the People's Republic of China in the Pilot Cities for Business Environment Innovation

(Adopted at the 31st Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress on October 23, 2021)

In order to further transform the government functions, improve the business environment, and stimulate the market, the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress decides at its 31st meeting to authorize the State Council to temporarily adjust the implementation of the relevant provisions of the Metrology Law of the People's Republic of China (catalog of provisions attached) for business environment innovation in the six pilot cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The adjustment shall last for three years counting from the date when this Decision goes into effect. The State Council shall strengthen the guidance for, coordination in, and supervision of the pilot program, draw up experience from it in a timely manner, and report to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the implementation of the temporary adjustment of the relevant legal provisions. For the adjustments proving to be feasible, the corresponding part of the law shall be revised and improved; for those adjustments that are unsuitable in practice, the original provisions shall be reinstated.

This Decision shall go into effect as of the date of promulgation.

Catalog of Provisions of the Metrology Law of the People's Republic of China and the Temporary Adjustments to their Implementation by the State Council under Authorization