The present invention relates to a resin composition containing (A) a polyamide having a viscosity number (as measured in the 96% sulfuric acid according to ISO 307 (1997)) of from 50 ml/g to 250 ml/g; (B) a polyphenylene ether; and (C) a phosphinate represented by a particular formula. The resin composition according to the present invention is excellent in flame retardancy, impact resistance and thin-wall moldability and can significantly suppress gas generation during the molding process and substantially inhibit the generation of deposits on a mold during injection molding. As a result, a molded product thereof excellent in surface appearance can be provided.