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Latest issue of E-News (19/12/2024)
(1) Proposed Amendments to the Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) Regulations
The Government has launched a public consultation exercise on the proposed amendments to the Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) Regulations (Cap. 132V). Two consultation forums will be arranged, and the consultation will last for two months until 16 February 2025.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_fstr/whatsnew_fstr_PA_Food_Adulteration_Metallic_Contamination_2.html
(2) Centre for Food Safety announces test results on hot pot food samples
The Centre for Food Safety has announced on December 4 the test results of a recently completed surveillance project assessing the food safety of hot pot cuisine. A total of 344 hot pot food samples were collected and all passed the tests.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20241204_11317.html
(3) Test results of microbiological quality of poon choi satisfactory
The Centre for Food Safety has announced on December 9 the test results of a recently completed seasonal food surveillance project on the microbiological quality of poon choi. All samples passed the tests. The spokesman reminded that the public should maintain a balanced diet and avoid eating too much food with high levels of energy, sugar, salt or fat.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20241209_11323.html
(4) Food Safety Bulletin & Food Safety Express 99th Issue (12/2024)
The latest issue of Food Safety Bulletin (for Consumers) and Food Safety Express (for Food Trade) has been published.
You are most welcome to read the publication at:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/multimedia_pub_fsb_202404.html
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/multimedia_pub_fse_202404.html
Centre for Food Safety
19.12.2024