GUANGZHOU: Chengguan, or urban management officials, can confiscate goods sold by illegal street peddlers only as a last resort under laws that come into effect in Guangdong's provincial capital next month.

The Rules of Urban Management and Law Enforcement in Guangzhou state that urban management officers must provide itemized lists of confiscated products to vendors.

In addition, chengguan are required to wear uniforms when they are on duty and show their certificates before taking any action.