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Chapter I - Food and Environmental Hygiene Department

Calendar of Events in 2003 (Photo Version)
Date Event
November
1 November
'Monthly Cleansing Day' implemented in all public markets.
The Department implements the monthly cleansing day in all public markets.
14 November The results are released of a study on artificial sweeteners in beverages.
15 November Phased implementation begins of vaccination of imported poultry against avian influenza H5.
15 November The Department adopts a new enforcement system to deal with breaches of licensing requirements/conditions by operators of licensed food premises.
23 November A radio programme comprising 12 episodes of a series on food safety issues commences broadcasting on RTHK.
25 November
Consultation Paper on Labelling Scheme on Nutrition Information released.
The Department, assisting the Health, Welfare and Food Bureau, launches a public consultation exercise on the proposed Labelling Scheme on Nutrition Information.
28 November The third issue of the GM Food Newsletter is published for distribution to the public.

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Last revision date: 21 Dec 2017