The Prohibition of Child Labour Regulations (《禁止使用童工规定》) and the Law on the Protection of Minors (revised 2020, effective June 2021) make child labour an absolute red line:

- The minimum employment age in China is 16. Employing anyone under 16 constitutes illegal child labour.
- For minors aged 16–18, hazardous work, night work and excessive overtime are prohibited.
- Employers must verify age and identity documents at recruitment and keep reliable records.
- Violations trigger penalties, compulsory repatriation and — in supply chains — immediate brand delisting or zero-tolerance audit failure.

Every CSR audit checks age verification procedures. CSER Solutions helps factories implement robust recruitment screening, age-document checks and minor-worker management systems.