Regulations on Investigating and Handling Major Production Safety Accidents (2021) · Yalla China
قانون التحقيق في الحوادث الكبرى (2021) / Regulations on Investigating and Handling Major Production Safety Accidents (2021)
Enacted: 2007-03-28 ✅ Effective: 2021-09-01
📝 Overview
Regulates reporting, investigation, and handling of production safety accidents in China, defining penalties for negligent officials.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Regulations on Investigating Major Accidents (2021) provide: (1) Classification: accidents classified by death toll and economic losses (ordinary, major, serious, catastrophic); (2) Immediate reporting: immediate reporting of accidents to competent authorities mandatory; (3) Investigation: government forms independent investigation committees for serious and catastrophic accidents; (4) Company liability: the responsible company required to pay compensation to victims' families; (5) Criminal accountability: managers and safety officers may face criminal prosecution in serious accidents.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
In case of a workplace accident in China, report it immediately without delay. Delayed reporting is a separate legal violation from the accident itself.
📎 Official source
State Council of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026