Regulations on Management of Human Genetic Resources (2019) · Yalla China
قانون حماية الموارد الجينية البشرية (2021) / Regulations on Management of Human Genetic Resources (2019)
Enacted: 2019-05-28 ✅ Effective: 2019-07-01
📝 Overview
These regulations govern the collection, processing, and export of human genetic resources from China, requiring prior government approval.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Regulations on Management of Human Genetic Resources (2019) provide: (1) Government approval: collection of human genetic resources requires prior approval from Ministry of Science and Technology; (2) Foreign cooperation: foreign research partnerships in the genetic field require dual approval; (3) Export of genetic data: export of genetic data of Chinese persons without authorization prohibited; (4) Research hospitals: additional scrutiny on clinical studies involving genetic sample collection; (5) Penalties: heavy fines and criminal liability for serious violations.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If your company conducts biological research in China involving collection of human genetic data, ensure obtaining all necessary government approvals before starting.
📎 Official source
State Council of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026