EMSD Bans Four Fluorescent Lamps, One Washing Machine, and Three Induction Cookers for Energy Inefficiency in Hong Kong.

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (October 17) removed four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models from the record of listed models under the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance (the Ordinance). Supply of such products is no longer allowed in Hong Kong with immediate effect.

Details of the products are as follows:

Compact fluorescent lamp

Importer/

Hotline/

Email

Brand

Model

Reference number

Beauty Shadow Co Ltd.

2402 1920

info@beautyshadow.com

Sunshine

3U-06 11W E27 6400K

U2-L090061

Sunshine

3U-06 11W E14 6400K

U2-L090063

Smart Design

3U-06 11W E27 6400K

U2-L100263

Select

3U-06 11W E27 6400K

U2-L120038

Washing machine

Importer/

Hotline/

Email

Brand

Model

Reference number

Uneedpro Electric Trading Company Limited

2394 6060

company@uneedpro.com.hk

Thomson

TM-FW1280

U1-W230031

Induction cooker

Importer/

Hotline/

Email

Brand

Model

Reference number

Goldenwell Electrical Appliance Limited

2690 9731

goldenwell@wahfathong.com.hk

Golden Well

GW-IH2800

I210036

Toptech Co. Limited

8203 1488

info@toptech.com.hk

ASKO

HI1355G

I220020

E.P.S.A. Corporation Limited

2235 0333

cs@epsa.com.hk

ecHome

IDC2010T

I230033

The EMSD administers the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme in accordance with the Ordinance and selects samples of the listed models regularly for conducting compliance monitoring tests to check whether they conform with the energy efficiency and performance characteristics submitted to the EMSD. As the test results of the products concerned showed that they failed to reach the relevant energy efficiency and/or performance characteristics, the EMSD has decided to remove such products from the record of listed models.

The EMSD has served notices under the Ordinance to the importers concerned. The importers will publish newspaper notices to announce the termination of supply of the products concerned.

Members of the public can contact the above importers for enquiries.

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Supply of four compact fluorescent lamp models, one washing machine model and three induction cooker models forbidden in HK Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HA statement on violations of patient privacy on improper social media post

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

In response to a series of recent incidents involving staff working in public hospitals posting clinical images or patient information on social media, the Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson issued the following statement:

As a provider of public healthcare services, the HA requires all staff to strictly adhere to professional codes of conduct, uphold integrity, and observe the principle of safeguarding patients' rights and privacy. Leakage of patient privacy by staff in any form will not be tolerated. The HA deeply regrets any suspected disregard for patient privacy by its staff.

Upon receiving a public complaint on April 10, Princess Margaret Hospital immediately reviewed the incident and conducted investigation. The staff member involved is a medical intern in the Department of Medicine and Geriatrics at Princess Margaret Hospital. The HA has discussed the matter with the university to which the intern belongs. The intern's duties will be suspended in the interim, and the individual will be temporarily on leave starting tomorrow.

The HA has consistently provided training on patient privacy protection for its staff and medical interns. Medical students and interns are also required to complete patient privacy training and sign a confidentiality agreement before being granted access to the Clinical Management System.

Should any staff member be found to have violated the regulations, the HA will strictly follow up the matter and handle it in accordance with established personnel procedures. Case concerned will be referred to the Medical Council where necessary, in order to demonstrate the HA's commitment to protecting patient privacy.

The HA expressed its serious concern that healthcare staff, when using social media, must at all times be guided by a spirit of professionalism, and above all, place the best interests of patients as their foremost consideration, thereby upholding their responsibility to protect patient privacy.

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