The Colouring Matter in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2008 was published in the Gazette on 2 May 2008 (L.N. 98 of 2008), and passed by the Legislative Council. With effect from 1 December 2008, Red 2G will be removed from the list of permitted colouring matters.
Colouring Matter in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2008 – Legislative Council Brief (PDF)
Letter to trade – Avoid Using Red 2G as Food Colour in Hong Kong (PDF)
