新修改的《禁止垄断协议规定》 将于明年施行

Core Points - The State Administration for Market Regulation has amended the "Regulations on Prohibiting Monopoly Agreements," clarifying the market share standards and other conditions for vertical monopoly agreements that are not prohibited, effective from February 1, 2026 [1] - Following the 2022 amendment of the Anti-Monopoly Law, a new system was established to exempt operators from prohibition on vertical monopoly agreements if their market share is below certain thresholds and meets relevant conditions [1] - The new rules specify that for vertical agreements that fix or limit resale prices, operators with a market share below 5% and a turnover below 100 million yuan are not prohibited; for other vertical agreements, a market share below 15% is sufficient for exemption without turnover conditions [1] Industry Impact - The establishment of clear standards for non-prohibited vertical monopoly agreements helps operators clarify the boundaries of lawful competition and strengthens antitrust compliance [2] - The new regulations particularly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises by providing more flexibility for development, which is expected to further stimulate market innovation and enhance the internal driving force for high-quality development [2]