MLM In China - Latest Direct Sales Licences

Dalian-based nutrition products producer Zhen-ao is the first domestic company to be awarded a direct sales licence.

The company said yesterday on its website the Ministry of Commerce had approved its application for direct selling on July 31.

US firm Nu Skin Enterprises also announced yesterday it had been granted a licence for direct sales.

Reports said the second batch of direct sales licences also includes domestic nutrition products company Ant Power and Hong Kong-invested Pro-Healthcare. Official information from the commerce ministry is not yet available.