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Healthy eating is the growing trend in Hong Kong embraced by both the government and the general public. In this context, the Hong Kong government is encouraging the trade to use less salt and sugar for foods by introducing a voluntary “Salt/Sugar” label scheme for prepackaged food products.

Seeking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus through imported foods, the Hong Kong government has been testing chilled and frozen foods and their packaging.

The Legislative Council passed the Harmful Substances in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2021 on July 14, 2021. The goal of the legislation is to enhance the regulation of harmful substances such as industrially produced trans fats and mycotoxins in food...

Though recent COVID-related challenges are causing port slowdowns elsewhere in the region, local sources report that port operations in Hong Kong remain largely smooth though turnaround times have increased.

e following changes have been made to the 2021 FAIRS report: Section III - Packaging Sustainability Measures; Section V- Harmful Substances in Food Regulations under Contaminants Control Regulations; Section VII- Plant-based Meat and/or Dairy Alternatives; and Section IX- Re-export Procedure for Hemp Products.

U.S. exporters are reminded to obtain an “Export Authorization” document from the state agricultural department before sending any hemp seed shipments to a third market via Hong Kong.

The eligibility of food and non-food products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in Hong Kong is uncertain, because tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a strictly controlled substance in Hong Kong...

Hong Kong’s first vegan lab-grown ice cream launched recently amid the growing awareness of plant-based meats by Hong Kong consumers inspired by global trends and the availability of...

The Hong Kong government (HKG) has launched a public consultation on its proposed amendments to the Harmful Substances in Food Regulations.

Hong Kong is the sixth-largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products, by value.

On October 30, 2020, Hong Kong officially filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization’s dispute unit against the United States on the subject of the United States’ new labelling arrangement...

Hong Kong is the sixth-largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products, by value.