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Latest issue of E-News (19/6/2025)
(1) CFS announces Second Hong Kong Total Diet Study findings on nitrate and nitrite
CFS on 10th June 2025 released the second report under the Second Hong Kong Total Diet Study. This report examined the levels of nitrate and nitrite in food, and the associated dietary exposure. The findings showed that the dietary exposure to nitrate and nitrite among the overall adult and younger populations in Hong Kong fell within the alternative range of Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) values and below the ADI respectively, indicating the general population is unlikely to experience any immediate health risks or effects.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20250610_11648.html
(2) Food Safety Day 2025
CFS launched its annual Food Safety Day 2025 campaign today on 7th June 2025, emphasising the importance of preventing cross-contamination in safeguarding food safety. It serves to remind food businesses and the public that adopting proper hygiene and food handling practices, such as handling raw and cooked food separately, can reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_act/Food_Safety_Day_2025.html
(3) Testing results on Haribo Candies
In response to overseas reports suggesting that Haribo candies may be contaminated and tested positive for cannabis, a government spokesperson stated on 6th June 2025 that the Government Laboratory has completed the test on 58 samples of Haribo candy products that had already been removed from shelves. The results showed that none of the samples contained tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a cannabis component. The relevant traders have been informed of the test results.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20250606_11640.html
(4) Food Safety Bulletin & Food Safety Express 101st Issue (06/2025)
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_202502.html
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/multimedia_pub_fse_202502.html
Centre for Food Safety
19.6.2025