The Department participates in the 50+ Expo 2018 to promote green burial, including scattering of ashes in Gardens of Remembrance and at sea, as well as the Internet Memorial Service and its newly-launched mobile application, to senior citizens.

A graduation ceremony is held for 375 newly recruited officers in the ranks of Health Inspector II, Assistant Hawker Control Officer and Foreman who have completed Induction Training Programmes.

The Department starts accepting application for the new Shell Fish (Hairy Crab) Permit by operators selling hairy crabs with a view to enhancing regulation of the sale and storage of hairy crab.

The Food Safety Day 2018 featuring educational exhibitions, game booths and stage performance is held to promote the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system.