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Latest issue of E-News (5.2.2026)
(1) CFS announces risk assessment study results on microbiological quality of ready-to-eat sauces and like products
On 20th January 2026, the CFS announced the results of a risk assessment study on the microbiological quality of ready-to-eat sauces and like products. All samples were compliant with the microbiological food safety criteria for pathogenic bacteria (i.e. Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus and Clostridium perfringens). The overall result was satisfactory.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20260120_12128.html
(2) Monthly Report on Results of Compliance Test for Nutrition Labelling and Declaration of Allergens under the Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (for the month of December 2025)
The CFS has been testing, among other things, nutrients and allergens in prepackaged food samples for compliance under the Regulations. Results of compliance test since January 2012 have been published on the CFS website in the form of monthly reports, which include details of the food samples with discrepancies between labelled and tested nutrient values. Results of those food samples with food allergens detected but undeclared are also published from 1 April 2012 onwards.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_act/NL_Compliance_Test_Results_DEC_2025.html
(3) Food Safety Focus (234th Issue, Jan 2026)
The latest issue of Food Safety Focus is now available. The topics include:
- Keeping Food Safe at the National Games: How We Prepared and Responded
- Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in Foods
- Food Safety Seminar for Trade 2025 - Strengthening Dialogue with Industry
- Siu Mei and Food Safety
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/files/FSF234_2026_01_21.pdf
(4) CFS announces test results of Lunar New Year food (first phase)
On 21st January 2026, the CFS announced the test results of a recently completed seasonal food surveillance project on Lunar New Year (LNY) food (first phase). The test results of around 770 samples collected were satisfactory, except for two prepackaged rice cake samples found with sodium contents inconsistent with the declared values on their nutrition labels, which were announced earlier.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20260121_12131.html
(5) Roving Exhibitions on Food Safety in 2026
The CFS holds a series of exhibitions across the territory every year. Panels covering different topics such as food safety and nutrition are shown to enhance public knowledge on how to make safe and suitable food choices. THREE roving exhibitions will be held in Tai Kiu Market and Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices in February 2026.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_act/whatsnew_act_roving_exhibition_2026.html
Centre for Food Safety
5.2.2026