CFS finds malachite green in small snakehead and snakehead fish samples

2024-05-20 19:12 Last Updated At：23:59

New study reveals malachite green contamination in small snakehead and fish samples

Malachite green found in snakehead fish samples at hong kong market, cfs takes action to ensure food safety

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (May 20) announced that malachite green was found in a small snakehead fish sample and a snakehead fish sample. The CFS is following up on the incidents.

A CFS spokesman said, "The CFS collected the above-mentioned small snakehead sample and snakehead sample from a stall at the Cheung Sha Wan Wholesale Food Market for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test results showed that both samples contained malachite green at levels of 3.2 parts per billion (ppb) and 2.3 ppb respectively."

The spokesman said that the CFS has informed the vendor concerned of the irregularities and instructed the vendor to stop sales of the affected products. The CFS is also tracing the sources and distribution of the products concerned.

Malachite green is a type of industrial dye and has been used for treating infections in fish. Currently, malachite green has been prohibited for use in food-producing animals in many countries. According to the Harmful Substances in Food Regulations (Cap. 132AF), no food sold in Hong Kong is allowed to contain malachite green. Offenders will be prosecuted and liable to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for six months upon conviction.

The CFS will continue to follow up on the incidents and take appropriate action. Investigations are ongoing.

Secretary Yeung Visits Paris Olympic Village, Encourages Hong Kong Athletes

2024-07-26 21:10 Last Updated At：21:58

SCST commences visit to Paris

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, began his visit to Paris, France, yesterday (July 25, Paris time). Starting his visit at the Olympic Village, Mr Yeung met with members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to learn more about their preparations and visited facilities in the village, encouraging them to give their all in the upcoming competitions. He also had lunch at the Olympic Village canteen. This morning (July 26, Paris time), Mr Yeung went to the International Broadcast Centre to gain an understandingof the facilities and media services for broadcasting the Olympics.

Mr Yeung said that the Olympics is a major world-level sporting event, and it is already a laudable achievement for Hong Kong athletes to have qualified to participate. He expressed his hope that the athletes will showcase their full potential and achieve good results in the competitions. This year, the Government has purchased the broadcasting rights for the Olympics, allowing all members of the public to watch the amazing performances of the Hong Kong, China Delegation for free and enjoy the moments as the country's athletes strive for medals. Moreover, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has set up Olympics Focal Sites in 18 districts to generate enthusiasm for the games.

Mr Yeung also attended a reception for sports ministers and the Olympic Games opening ceremony today to have exchanges and establish ties with sports ministers and senior officials responsible for promoting sports development from around the world, with a view to fostering collaborations in the future. Mr Yeung will watch competitions featuring Hong Kong athletes at the venues starting tomorrow (July 27, Paris time).