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Generally, the Legal agent plays a coordination role during the whole registration process with the competent Authority (CFDA). Once obtained, the registration belongs to the Legal Agent, whose reference must necessarily be included in the label. From this moment on, the Chinese Legal Agent will be the CFDA reference to manage any communication to the foreign manufacturer. The Legal Agent must also maintain the registration certificate, its modification and update. 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