The Zhitong Finance App learned that on October 19, the State Internet Information Office issued the “Notice on Launching the Certification of Online Platform Service Providers with a Huge Number of Underage Users and Significant Influence on the Minors Group”. It was mentioned that online platform service providers that meet the criteria of “huge number of underage users” or “have a significant impact on the underage group” must submit paper and electronic application materials to the provincial Internet information department within 20 working days from the date the notice is issued. Platforms that meet the standards but have not voluntarily reported will be notified to submit within a limited period of time, and enterprises are responsible for the authenticity, completeness, and accuracy of self-assessment reports and materials.
The original text is as follows:
Notice on carrying out the certification process for online platform service providers with a huge number of underage users and a significant impact on the underage community
In order to further strengthen the online protection of minors and consolidate the main responsibilities of online platforms, certification work has now begun in accordance with relevant requirements such as the “Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet” and “Measures for Accrediting Online Platform Service Providers with a Huge Number of Underage Users and Significant Influence on the Minors Group”. Online platform service providers actively evaluate and submit application materials in accordance with certification standards and process requirements. Please refer to the attachment for contact information, a list of application materials and specific requirements.
Attachment: Guidelines for the certification of online platform service providers with a huge number of underage users and a significant impact on the underage community
National Internet Information Office
October 16, 2026
Guidelines for the certification of online platform service providers with a huge number of underage users and a significant impact on the underage group
The “Measures for Accrediting Online Platform Service Providers with a Huge Number of Underage Users and Significant Influence on the Underage Group” (hereinafter referred to as the “Accreditation Measures”) will come into effect on April 1, 2026. In order to guide and help online platform service providers complete the reporting process in a standardized and orderly manner, this guide has been specially formulated.
I. Scope of application
According to Articles 6 and 7 of the “Measures for Identifying Online Platform Service Providers with a Large Number of Underage Users and Significant Influence on the Underage Group”, online platform service providers that meet the following conditions shall take the initiative and promptly submit application materials:
(1) An online platform service provider with a large number of underage users shall meet one of the following circumstances:
1. The products or services provided by this online platform are specifically aimed at minors, with more than 10 million registered users or more than 1 million monthly active users;
2. Where the products or services provided by this online platform are not limited to minors, the number of registered underage users is more than 10 million or the number of monthly active underage users is more than 1 million.
(2) Identify online platform service providers that have a significant impact on the underage community, taking into account the following factors in a comprehensive manner:
1. The number of downloads and users of this online platform is large, or the sales volume and transaction volume of online products are large;
2. The online platform has high indicators such as the frequency of logins, usage time, usage preferences, and consumption amounts for minors;
3. The online platform covers a large amount of information involving or directed at minors;
4. The online platform is a representative platform in vertical fields involving minors;
5. The online platform has had many problems involving minors breaking the law in the past 3 years, which has had a great negative impact;
6. Other factors that have a significant impact on the underage group.
II. Declaration method
The online platform service provider shall submit the certification application materials by delivering written materials and attaching an electronic version within 20 working days from the date of publication of the notice.
Submission method: Send the paper application materials (in three copies, with official seal) and an electronic CD to the provincial Internet Communications Department (see Annex 2 for the specific address and contact number). Please indicate “Website Platform Name+Platform Certification Application Materials” on the envelope cover.
III. Declaration Requirements
Online platform service providers should strengthen their work initiative, carry out self-assessments in advance as required, and prepare for certification. If an online platform service provider with a large number of underage users meets the certification criteria and has a significant impact on the underage group but has not voluntarily submitted application materials, the Accreditation Advisory Committee will notify the timely submission of application materials.
The enterprise shall provide relevant instructions, data, case and other materials in detail in accordance with the requirements of the template, and be responsible for the completeness, authenticity and accuracy of the materials. Where the application materials need to be added or corrected, the relevant enterprises shall promptly add or correct the relevant materials in accordance with the requirements of the notice.
IV. Application materials
An online platform service provider should submit the following materials to apply for accreditation:
1. “XX Company's Application Form for Online Platform Service Providers with a Huge Number of Underage Users and Significant Influence on the Underage Community”
2. “Online Platform Service Provider Status List”
3. The “Self-Assessment Report on Online Platform Service Providers with a Huge Number of Underage Users and Significant Influence on the Underage Community” includes but is not limited to: basic situation of the platform, size of users and proportion of underage users, analysis of underage usage, self-assessment findings on the impact of the platform on minors, measures taken to protect minors, etc.
4. 《Letter of Commitment》
5. Other supporting documents
The online platform service provider is responsible for the completeness, authenticity, and accuracy of the submitted self-assessment reports and materials, and provides supplementary materials such as necessary explanations as required. There must be no false information, misleading statements, or major omissions. Relevant material templates can be obtained by contacting the territorial Internet Communications Department.
This article was selected from the official website of the “State Internet Information Office”. Zhitong Finance Editor: Chen Siyu.