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The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) provides a wide range of services from food surveillance and control to the planning and delivery of environmental hygiene services and public education on food safety and environmental cleanliness messages.

With an establishment of some 11,000, the Department delivers its services through the Centre for Food Safety, the Environmental Hygiene Branch, the Administration and Development Branch and the Private Columbaria Affairs Office.

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Date Event
January
7 January to 15 March The first phase of the Anti-rodent Campaign 2019 is launched, targeting at markets, municipal services buildings, hawker bazaars, typhoon shelters, rear lanes adjacent to food premises and other problematic spots identified in the territory
The first phase of the Anti-rodent Campaign 2019 is launched, targeting at markets, municipal services buildings, hawker bazaars, typhoon shelters, rear lanes adjacent to food premises and other problematic spots identified in the territory.
22 January The Green Burial Central Register is launched to enable members of the public to register early their wish for green burial
The Green Burial Central Register is launched to enable members of the public to register early their wish for green burial.
30 January to 5 February A total of 15 Lunar New Year Fairs are held in 13 districts
A total of 15 Lunar New Year Fairs are held in 13 districts.
February
2 to 19 February The Department holds Che Kung Festival Fair in Sha Tin and Lam Tsuen Fong Ma Po Fair in Tai Po
The Department holds Che Kung Festival Fair in Sha Tin and Lam Tsuen Fong Ma Po Fair in Tai Po.
14 February The Centre for Food Safety releases results of a study on Sugar and Energy Contents of Common Non-Indigenous Tea-Based Beverages in Hong Kong conducted jointly with the Consumer Council
The Centre for Food Safety releases results of a study on Sugar and Energy Contents of Common Non-Indigenous Tea-Based Beverages in Hong Kong conducted jointly with the Consumer Council.
25 February to 22 March The first phase of the Anti-mosquito Campaign 2019 is launched to arouse public awareness and encourage community participation in mosquito prevention and control
The first phase of the Anti-mosquito Campaign 2019 is launched to arouse public awareness and encourage community participation in mosquito prevention and control.
April
10 April The Centre for Food Safety releases results of a study on Organotin Compounds in Aquatic Products Available in Local Markets.
11 April The Department first facility for keeping abortuses of less than 24 weeks gestation, the Garden of Forever Love opens
The Department's first facility for keeping abortuses of less than 24 weeks' gestation, the Garden of Forever Love opens.
15 April Anti-mosquito Operation
All-out Anti-mosquito Operation is launched in response to local cases of dengue fever in 2019 with a view to eradicating adult mosquitos and eliminating mosquito breeding places to reduce the risk of transmission of dengue fever in the community. The second phase of the Anti-mosquito Campaign 2019 is launched at the same time until 14 June, focusing on efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding places during the rainy season.
May
6 May to 28 June The first round of anti-rodent operation in designated target areas is launched in various districts to strengthen rodent prevention and control efforts at the district level and remind the public of the importance of rodent prevention and control.
10 May A graduation ceremony is held for 312 newly recruited officers in the ranks of Health Inspector II, Assistant Hawker Control Officer and Foreman who have completed Induction Training Programmes
A graduation ceremony is held for 312 newly recruited officers in the ranks of Health Inspector II, Assistant Hawker Control Officer and Foreman who have completed Induction Training Programmes.
15 May to 14 June The Department invites applications from members of the public for some 20,000 new extendable niches at Tsang Tsui Columbarium in Tuen Mun and Wong Nai Chung Road Columbarium in Wan Chai.
20 May The Government announces the launch of the City-wide Clean-up campaign to combat the rodent infestation problem commencing on 20 May 2019. Parallel actions have been taken to increase the strength and frequency of district cleansing, and rodent prevention and control measures in problematic areas
The Government announces the launch of the "City-wide Clean-up" campaign to combat the rodent infestation problem commencing on 20 May 2019. Parallel actions have been taken to increase the strength and frequency of district cleansing, and rodent prevention and control measures in problematic areas.
22 May The Department sets up health education promotional booths at over 30 public toilets to promote proper use of public toilets
The Department sets up health education promotional booths at over 30 public toilets to promote proper use of public toilets.
June
2 June The Food Safety Day 2019 is held under the theme of Empower Consumers to Ensure Food Safety. A series of activities are conducted including exhibition, sharing sessions and game booths so as to encourage public engagement in food safety issues
The Food Safety Day 2019 is held under the theme of "Empower Consumers to Ensure Food Safety". A series of activities are conducted including exhibition, sharing sessions and game booths so as to encourage public engagement in food safety issues.
17 June The Centre for Food Safety releases results of a study on Industrially produced Trans Fatty Acids Content in Local Foods conducted jointly with the Consumer Council
The Centre for Food Safety releases results of a study on Industrially produced Trans Fatty Acids Content in Local Foods conducted jointly with the Consumer Council.
July
8 July to 13 September The second phase of the Anti-rodent Campaign 2019 is launched to sustain and consolidate the work carried out during the first phase and to enhance rodent control measures in targeted areas
The second phase of the Anti-rodent Campaign 2019 is launched to sustain and consolidate the work carried out during the first phase and to enhance rodent control measures in targeted areas.
12 July A graduation ceremony is held for 254 newly recruited officers in the ranks of Health Inspector II, Assistant Hawker Control Officer and Foreman who have completed Induction Training Programmes
A graduation ceremony is held for 254 newly recruited officers in the ranks of Health Inspector II, Assistant Hawker Control Officer and Foreman who have completed Induction Training Programmes.
August
1 August The Department extends the scheme on installation of Internet Protocol (IP) cameras at 100 illegal refuse deposit blackspots to curb illegal deposits of refuse and improve environmental hygiene
The Department extends the scheme on installation of Internet Protocol (IP) cameras at 100 illegal refuse deposit blackspots to curb illegal deposits of refuse and improve environmental hygiene.
19 August to 8 November The third phase of the Anti-mosquito Campaign 2019 is launched to promote public awareness of the risk of dengue fever, Zika virus infection and Japanese encephalitis, and to sustain community efforts in controlling the vectors
The third phase of the Anti-mosquito Campaign 2019 is launched to promote public awareness of the risk of dengue fever, Zika virus infection and Japanese encephalitis, and to sustain community efforts in controlling the vectors.
26 August The Centre for Food Safety releases results of a study on Sterigmatocystin (a mycotoxin) in Food.
28 August The Secretary for Food and Health officiates at the opening ceremony of the FEHD Nam Cheong Offices and Vehicle Depot
The Secretary for Food and Health officiates at the opening ceremony of the FEHD Nam Cheong Offices and Vehicle Depot.
September
4 September The Department holds an annual forum with service contractors to promote the understanding of and compliance with tender and contract requirements.
25 September The Joint Office for Investigation of Water Seepage Cases applies advanced technologies such as Microwave Concrete Sub-layer Moisture Content and Infrared Thermographic Tests in Stage III investigation in eight pilot districts including Central/ Western, Wan Chai, Kowloon City, Sham Shui Po, Kwai Tsing, Tuen Mun, Tai Po and the North.
27 September The Centre for Food Safety announces voluntary sodium reduction targets for prepackaged white bread and wholemeal bread
The Centre for Food Safety announces voluntary sodium reduction targets for prepackaged white bread and wholemeal bread.
30 September to 20 October The Department invites applications for 435 vacant fixed hawker pitches. A total of 12,788 applicants were found eligible
The Department invites applications for 435 vacant fixed hawker pitches. A total of 12,788 applicants were found eligible.
October
10 October The Food and Health Bureau announces that a temporary market would be set up at the open space adjacent to Tin Sau Road Park. The market is expected to be completed and to commence operation by the end of 2020
The Food and Health Bureau announces that a temporary market would be set up at the open space adjacent to Tin Sau Road Park. The market is expected to be completed and to commence operation by the end of 2020.
22 October The Centre for Food Safety convenes the Food Safety Seminar for Trade 2019 to provide a forum for the Government and food trade to exchange information and views on food safety issues in Hong Kong
The Centre for Food Safety convenes the Food Safety Seminar for Trade 2019 to provide a forum for the Government and food trade to exchange information and views on food safety issues in Hong Kong.
22 October The Centre for Food Safety releases Trade Guidelines on the Use of Deep-frying Oil to assist local food traders in ensuring food safety and enhancing food quality
The Centre for Food Safety releases Trade Guidelines on the Use of Deep-frying Oil to assist local food traders in ensuring food safety and enhancing food quality.
November
1 November The Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) (Amendment) Regulation 2018, which stipulates the updated standards for metallic contamination in food, comes into operation.
4 November to 27 December The second round of anti-rodent operation in designated target areas is launched in various districts to strengthen rodent prevention and control at the district level and remind the public of the importance of rodent prevention and control
The second round of anti-rodent operation in designated target areas is launched in various districts to strengthen rodent prevention and control at the district level and remind the public of the importance of rodent prevention and control.
26 November The Department determines the priority of applicants in hawker pitch selection by way of a computer random sequencing cum manual balloting
The Department determines the priority of applicants in hawker pitch selection by way of a computer random sequencing cum manual balloting.
December
4 December The Department extends the scheme on IP cameras to a total of 150 illegal refuse deposit blackspots to curb illegal deposits of refuse and improve environmental hygiene.
4 December The open lot drawing and computer balloting for the applications for new extendable niches at Tsang Tsui Columbarium in Tuen Mun and Wong Nai Chung Road Columbarium in Wan Chai is conducted and the results are released.
19 to 20 December The Centre for Food Safety sets up an exhibition booth at the 54th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo to promote food safety and empower consumers to ensure food safety
The Centre for Food Safety sets up an exhibition booth at the 54th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo to promote food safety and empower consumers to ensure food safety.
23 December The first phase of Food Trader Portal is launched to serve as a one-stop electronic communication platform between the Centre for Food Safety and food traders
The first phase of Food Trader Portal is launched to serve as a one-stop electronic communication platform between the Centre for Food Safety and food traders.
31 December The first Regional Joint Office of the Joint Office for Investigation of Water Seepage Cases, in Wong Chuk Hang, is commissioned to handle reports on water seepage in buildings on Hong Kong Island and Islands District.

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