On 24 August 2023, the Government of Japan started discharging the nuclear-contaminated water generated in the process of cooling the reactors at the Fukushima nuclear power station into the ocean after treatment. The discharge has aroused concern from the international community and the public. Many stakeholders are concerned whether the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean would have serious impact on the marine ecosystem, the food chain and food safety.
Ensuring food safety is the SAR government's prime consideration. This page contains information on the latest arrangements for the import control of Japanese, as well as related frequently asked questions, for the reference of the public and food businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Import control measures by HKSAR Government in the event that Japan begins to discharge nuclear-contaminated water
- Radiation and health
- Radiation and food safety
- Import surveillance and control
- Iodine prophylaxis and health concern
- Radiological standard for bottled/packaged waters under routine condition
Relevant Information
- Press release
- Feature articles
- Food Surveillance Programme
- Samples of Certificate on Radiation Levels in Food for Export to Hong Kong and Certificate of the Exporter to Hong Kong
- Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance - Notice of Section 78B Order
- Food Safety Ordinance (Chapter 612) (Section 30) Variation of Food Safety Order (Gazetted on 20 July 2018)
- Food Safety Ordinance (Chapter 612) (Section 30) Variation of Food Safety Order (Gazetted on 23 August 2023)
- LegCo Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene - Update on Import Control on Japanese Food (12 June 2018)