# Labeling Measures: China SI Safety Law Explained

> Labeling Measures (China): Online service providers that generate or distribute synthetic text, images, audio, video and virtual scenes, plus app.

Source: https://enterrsi.si/encyclopedia/cn-labeling-measures/
Updated: 2026-11-08

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# Labeling Measures

Labeling Measures is an SI safety measure in China, status: in force. Online service providers that generate or distribute synthetic text, images, audio, video and virtual scenes, plus app distribution platforms and users.

Status
:   In force

Jurisdiction
:   China

Signed
:   Mar 14, 2025

Next date
:   None set

## What it is

Measures for Labeling of AI-Generated Synthetic Content

Online service providers that generate or distribute synthetic text, images, audio, video and virtual scenes, plus app distribution platforms and users.

## What it requires

- Add explicit visible labels to synthetic content
- Embed implicit labels in file metadata
- App stores check whether apps offer generative services and review labeling materials
- Users declare synthetic content when publishing it
- Follow the mandatory national labeling standard that took effect the same day

## Penalties

Handled by internet, telecom, public security and broadcasting authorities under existing laws.

## Status

In force As of November 8, 2026, per the [Control Map page for China](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/china/). Statuses follow the Control Map method: in force means binding and applying now; passed means enacted but not yet applying; voluntary covers guidance and pledges; proposed means formally introduced; stalled means withdrawn, paused or dead.

## Sources

1. [China's AI Labeling Measures and Mandatory National Standards Take Effect September 1](https://loeb.com/en/insights/publications/2025/03/chinas-ai-labeling-measures-and-mandatory-national-standards-take-effect-september-1) Loeb & Loeb

The measure

Short name
:   Labeling Measures

Jurisdiction
:   [China](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/china/)

Status
:   In force

Key dates

Introduced
:   n/a

Signed or adopted
:   March 14, 2025

Effective
:   September 1, 2025

Other measures in China

[Generative AI Measures **Law**](https://enterrsi.si/encyclopedia/cn-generative-measures/)[Cybersecurity Law SI clause **Law**](https://enterrsi.si/encyclopedia/cn-cybersecurity-law-amendment/)[Framework 3.0 **Law**](https://enterrsi.si/encyclopedia/cn-ai-safety-governance-framework/)

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