The 2023 National Reimbursement Drug List will be released and will be implemented from January 1, 2024. The adjustment is shared126 new drugsEntering the national medical insurance drug list, 1 drug was transferred out of the catalog, and the average decrease of drugs ** that was successfully negotiated or bid was 617%。The total number of drugs in the new version of the medical insurance drug catalogue has reached 3,088, including 1,698 Western medicines and 1,390 Chinese patent medicinesThere are still 892 kinds of Chinese medicine decoction pieces. The new version of the medical insurance drug listAnti-tumor, rare disease, and anti-virus have been addedand other drugs, such as Eglistat tartrate for adult patients with type I Gaucher disease, stuximab for Kastmanniasis, or linplixab for refractory follicular lymphoma. Drugs have also been included in the field of chronic diseases such as diabetes, such as dolagliatin for patients with type diabetes.
Read more: 126 new drugs enter the medical insurance!The average price reduction is 617%→From January 1, 2024, import and export tariffs on some commodities will be adjusted
**The Customs Tariff Commission announced that import and export tariffs on some commodities will be adjusted in 2024. From January 1, 2024, our country will be right1010 itemsThe provisional import tariff rate for goods is lower than the most-favored-nation rate. According to the announcement, in order to accelerate the innovation and development of advanced manufacturing industry,LowerImport tariffs on resources that are in short supply in China, such as lithium chloride, low-arsenic fluorite, and gas diffusion layers for fuel cells, as well as key equipment and components. In order to protect people's lives and health,Zero tariffs will be imposed on drugs and raw materials for some anti-cancer drugs and rare disease drugsLowerImport duties on foods for special medical purposes, etc. LowerImport duties on sweet corn, coriander, burdock seeds. LowerTariffs help to ensure the supply of China's seed industry and promote the healthy and stable development of China's agriculture. In addition, in 2024, China will also implement the agreement tax rate on some goods.
Read more: **Announcement of the Customs Tariff Commission on the 2024 Tariff Adjustment Package.
The amended Implementing Rules for the Patent Law will come into force on January 20, 2024
Premier Li Qiang signed an order promulgating the Decision on Amending the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China, which will come into force on January 20, 2024. The Decision amends the detailed rules for the implementation of the Patent Law mainly in the following aspects. One isImprove the patent application system to facilitate applicants to obtain patents. Clarify that electronic form is considered to be written form. It is clear that the restoration of priority rights shall be requested within a certain period of time. Clarify the requirements for partial design patent application documents. The second isImprove the patent examination system and improve the quality of patent examination. Adjust the period of confidentiality review. Add a delayed review system. The third isStrengthen patent protection and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of patentees. A special chapter on compensation for the term of patent rights has been added, which clearly sets out the conditions and time requirements for the claim for compensation for the term of patent rights, the calculation method of the compensation period, and the scope of compensation. Four areStrengthen patent services and promote the creation and transformation of patents. Fifth, yesSpecial provisions for international design applications have been added.
Read more: Li Qiang signed the order to publish the "Decision on Amending the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China".
The Regulations on the Protection of Minors Online will come into force on January 1, 2024
The Regulations on the Protection of Minors Online were adopted at the 15th executive meeting on September 20, 2023, and will come into force on January 1, 2024. The key contents of the "Regulations" include: completing systems and mechanisms for the protection of minors online;ClearInclude online literacy education in the content of quality education in schools, providing for online platform service providers that have a large number of minor users or have a significant impact on groups of minors shall perform obligations to protect minors online;It is prohibited for any organization or individual to carry out cyberbullying against minors, and requires network product and service providers to establish and complete mechanisms for early warning, prevention, identification, monitoring, and handling of cyberbullying;Stipulates that guardians shall educate and guide minors to enhance their awareness and ability to protect personal information, and guide minors in exercising relevant rights;Online gaming service providers are required to establish and improve gaming rules to prevent minors from becoming addicted to the internet, and to classify and provide gaming productsAge-appropriate tips
Read more: Li Qiang signed an order to promulgate the "Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet".
A series of preferential tax policies will continue to be implemented in 2024
SinceJanuary 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025Taxpayers who own their own housing and repurchase housing in the market within 1 year after the current housing will be given the individual income tax paid for their current housingTax refunds
Read more: Three departments: continue to implement the individual income tax policies related to supporting residents to exchange for housing.
New energy vehicles with a purchase date between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025 are exempt from vehicle purchase tax, of which the tax exemption for each new energy passenger vehicle does not exceed30,000 yuan
Read more: New energy vehicle vehicle purchase tax, continue to reduce or exempt!
The unit value of the equipment and appliances newly purchased by the enterprise between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2027not more than 5 million yuanIt is allowed to be deducted in the calculation of taxable income in a lump sum of costs and expenses in the current period, and depreciation is no longer calculated on an annual basis.
Read more: The two departments issued a document to clarify the relevant enterprise income tax policies for the deduction of equipment and appliances.
Eligible third-party enterprises engaged in pollution prevention and control will be reducedThe implementation period is from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.
Read more: The Ministry of Finance, the State Administration of Taxation, etc. issued 5 more preferential tax policies!Read it all
We will continue to support national commodity reserves, and continue to implement preferential tax policies for some national commodity reserves, which will be implemented from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.
Read more: Two departments: continue to implement preferential tax policies for commodity reserves in some countries.
In order to support the restructuring and reorganization of enterprises and institutions and optimize the market environment, we will continue to implement the deed tax policies related to the restructuring and reorganization of enterprises and institutions, and the implementation period will be from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.
Read more: Announcement of the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation on Continuing to Implement the Deed Tax Policies Related to the Restructuring and Reorganization of Enterprises and Public Institutions.
The new version of the Putonghua Proficiency Test Implementation Outline will be officially implemented from January 1, 2024
The Putonghua and Writing Application Training and Testing Center of the State Language Commission issued a notice and issued it to the public"Putonghua Proficiency Test Implementation Outline" (2021 Edition).It will be officially implemented from January 1, 2024. After the new version of the Outline was officially implemented, the old version of the Outline for the Implementation of the Putonghua Proficiency Test compiled in 2003 was discontinued at the same time.
Read more:The newly revised Administrative Measures for the Registration of Special Medical Foods will come into force on January 1, 2024
The State Administration for Market Regulation revised and issued the Administrative Measures for the Registration of Formula Food for Special Medical Purposes, which will come into force on January 1, 2024. The main contents of the Measures include:Clarify 7 types of situations in which products cannot be registered；Refine on-site verification requirements, and carry out extended verification of raw materials if necessary;The item of "other technical requirements for products" is added to the registration certificate to further ensure the safety and effectiveness of product quality. Establish a priority review and approval process, the implementation of priority review for rare disease categories, clinically urgently needed products and new categories that have not yet been approved, and the review time limit is up to 90 working daysReduced to 30 working daysEmphasis on the labeling of special medical foodsIt should be true, accurate, clear and obvious, and meet the requirements of regulations and standards;It is clarified that product labels must not make functional claims about nutrients and other ingredients in productsto prevent misleading consumers. Optimize the registration on-site verification process, give the enterprise 30 working days to feedback whether to accept the on-site inspection, and clarify the specific verification time, taking into account the verification preparation and work timelinessShorten the time limit for on-site verification of clinical trials by 10 working days to improve the efficiency of product registrationClarify the legal effect of electronic certificates and facilitate service enterprises.
Read more: Revised and released the Administrative Measures for the Registration of Special Medical Foods!
The Measures for the Supervision and Administration of the Quality of Drug Operation and Use will come into force on January 1, 2024
The State Administration for Market Regulation promulgated the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of the Quality of Drug Operation and Use, which will come into force on January 1, 2024. MeasuresImprove the management of drug business licenses。Clarify the licensing conditions and application material requirements for pharmaceutical wholesale enterprises, retail chain headquarters, and retail enterprisesSimplify the approval procedures for drug business licenses, optimize the standards for the establishment of drug wholesale enterprises, and clarify the standards for the approval of the business scope of drug wholesale enterprises and retail enterprisesFor those who apply to engage in retail sales of Class B non-prescription drugs onlyAfter the applicant submits the application materials and the letter of commitment, if the applicant meets the requirements, the drug business license will be issued on the same day.
Read more: Interpretation of the policy of the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of the Quality of Drug Operation and Use promulgated by Order No. 84 of the General Administration.
The "Several Provisions on the Production and Administration of Civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicles" will come into force on January 1, 2024
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Several Provisions on the Production and Management of Civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicles", which clarified the scope of application, production management system, supervision and management system and other aspects. The main contents of the "Provisions" include: clarifying that the production, assembly, and assembly of civil unmanned aerial vehicles for sale and use within the territory of the People's Republic of China shall comply with these Provisions. It is stipulated that civil unmanned aircraft refers to civil aircraft without an on-board pilot and self-provided power system. It is clarified that these provisions do not apply to the production of model aircraft。It stipulates that civil unmanned aircraft manufacturers shall produce civil unmanned aerial vehicles for themSet up a unique product identification code, except for flying toys with their own power system. It stipulates that the telecommunications equipment, radio transmission equipment, and radio frequencies used by civil unmanned aircraft shall comply with relevant national regulations.
Read more: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued several regulations on the production and management of civil unmanned aerial vehicles (with interpretation).
The Measures for the Promotion of Enterprise Standardization will come into force in January 2024
The State Administration for Market Regulation revised and promulgated the Measures for the Promotion of Enterprise Standardization, which will come into force on January 1, 2024. The main contents and highlights of this revision include:One isAdjust the standard management mode of the enterprise. The second isEstablish an enterprise standard policy system. Clear for the first timeWhere the functional indicators and performance indicators disclosed in enterprise standards are less than or lower than the recommended standards, they shall be clearly stated at the time of self-declaration disclosure, to further strengthen the disclosure of information on enterprise product and service quality standards, and increase market transparency. The third isImprove the express requirements of product packaging standards. For the first time, there is an explicit requirement to disclose packaging standards that restrict over-packaging of goodsIt is clarified that enterprises shall disclose the packaging standards used in their product packaging in accordance with relevant regulations. Four areStrengthen the supervision of enterprise standards during and after the event. Establish a "double random, one open" enterprise standard supervision system, and clarify the punishment measures for various illegal acts in a targeted manner.
Read more: Decree No. 83 of the General Administration promulgated (with a picture to read).
Ten entry and exit policies and measures to support Fujian's construction of a cross-strait integrated development demonstration zone will be implemented from January 1, 2024
The Exit and Entry Administration Bureau has studied and promulgated 10 immigration policies and measures, which will be implemented from 1 January 2024. In terms of facilitating the exchange of Taiwan compatriotsThe "online office", "port office" and "centralized office" of the mainland travel permit for Taiwan residents will be implemented. In terms of facilitating the passage of people and ships from Fujian and TaiwanInformation collection points have been set up at passenger ports to facilitate Taiwan compatriots who voluntarily retain information to use the fast channel for border inspection, so as to simultaneously realize "filing in one place and common across the country". In terms of encouraging Taiwan compatriots to settle down in FujianTaiwan compatriots who clearly apply to settle in Fujian may submit an application for settlement to the exit-entry administration of the public security organ at or above the county level in the proposed place of residence, and the time limit for examination and approval will be shortened from 20 working days to 10 working days. In terms of facilitating the life and development of Taiwan compatriots in FujianExpand the scope of online verification services for Taiwan compatriot permits, so that Taiwan compatriots who come to Fujian for short-term tourism, family visits, and business can also enjoy public service conveniences such as transportation and electronic paymentPromote the establishment of "special windows for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan enterprises" and "entry and exit service stations", and further expand 12367** Taiwan-related services.
Read more: The Exit and Entry Administration of the People's Republic of China has issued ten entry and exit policies and measures to support Fujian in building a cross-strait integrated development demonstration zone
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Editor丨Zhang Yongqiong.
First Instance丨Li XufengSecond Instance丨Yang SiThird Trial丨Huang Xiaohui