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Latest issue of E-News (30.9.2026)
(1)Notice on Launching the Work of Collecting Examples on Application of GBA Standards in 2026
The Standardization Research Center for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) promulgated the “Notice on Launching the Work of Collecting Examples on Application of GBA Standards in 2026” on 1 September 2026 for collecting examples of application of GBA Standards. Currently, a total of 284 GBA Standards have been developed and promulgated, covering items including food quality and safety, Cantonese cuisine, prepared dishes, transportation, mechanical and electrical products, as well as medical care, nursing care, education, e-sports, and "environmental, social and governance", etc.
Please refer to the GBA Standard Information Public Service Platform (https://www.gbsrc.org.cn) for the notice (in Chinese only).
(2)Test results of seasonal food surveillance project on mooncakes all satisfactory (with photo)
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced the results of a seasonal food surveillance project on mooncakes on September 16. The results of 365 samples tested were all satisfactory.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20260916_12603.html
(3)Monthly Report on Results of Compliance Test for Nutrition Labelling and Declaration of Allergens (August 2026)
The Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (the Regulations) require all applicable prepackaged foods to list out the ingredients, the content of energy plus seven core nutrients, namely, carbohydrates, protein, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and sugars (commonly known as “1 + 7”), and regulate any associated nutrition claims. The ingredients to be listed include, among others, any of the substances specified in section 2(4E) of Schedule 3 to the Regulations which are known to cause allergy in some individuals, if present.
Please visit the webpage for details on the Monthly Report on Results of Compliance Test for Nutrition Labelling and Declaration of Allergens for August 2026:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_act/nl_compliance_test_results_aug_2026.html
(4)Government launches public consultation on proposed amendments to Sweeteners in Food Regulations
On September 4, the Government launched a three-month public consultation exercise on the proposed amendments to the Sweeteners in Food Regulations (Cap. 132U) to invite views from the public.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20260904_12595.html
(5)Extension of operating hours to 24 hours daily for fresh produce imported via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge from October 1
Starting from October 1 (Thursday), the operating hours for fresh produce imported via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) will be extended to 24 hours a day, to give the trade greater flexibility in scheduling the arrival of fresh food to better accommodate the diverse operational needs of different food sectors.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20260907_12599.html
Centre for Food Safety
30.9.2026