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Latest issue of E-News (15.10.2026)
(1)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.
Five roving exhibitions will be held in Kowloon City Market, Sha Tin Market, Po On Street Market, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices and Ap Lei Chau Market in Oct 2026.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_act/whatsnew_act_roving_exhibition_2026.html
(2)Food Safety Focus (242nd Issue, September 2026)
The latest issue of Food Safety Focus is now available. The topics include:
- A Closer Look at Cadmium in the Local Diet
- Beyond the Label: Why Preservatives and Antioxidants Matter More Than You Think
- Sodium Content in Local Bread
- Baking and Beyond: Bacillus cereus Risks in Cheesecakes
You are most welcome to read the publication at:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/multimedia_pub_fsf.html
(3)CFS announces food safety report for August
To deliver the latest food safety information timely to the public, the CFS announces the monthly food safety report, sharing the food surveillance results.
You are most welcome to read the information at:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20260930_12632.html
(4)Preservatives in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2024 – End of Transitional Period on 29 December 2026
The Preservatives in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2024 (the “Amendment Regulation”) came into operation on 30 December 2024. The 24-month transitional period following the commencement of the Amendment Regulation will end on 29 December 2026.
Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_fstr/whatsnew_fstr_Proposed_Amendments_Preservatives_Food_Regulation.html
Centre for Food Safety
15.10.2026