CFS announces food safety report for March
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (April 30) released the findings of its food safety report for last month. The results of about 5 400 food samples tested (including food items purchased online) were found to be satisfactory except for two unsatisfactory samples that were announced earlier. The overall satisfactory rate was 99.9 per cent.
A CFS spokesman said about 1 900 food samples were collected for microbiological tests, and about 3 500 samples were taken for chemical and radiation level tests.
The microbiological tests covered pathogens and hygiene indicators; the chemical tests included testing for pesticides, preservatives, metallic contaminants, colouring matters, veterinary drug residues and others; and the radiation level tests included testing for radioactive caesium and iodine in samples collected from imported food from different regions.
The samples comprised about 1 700 samples of vegetables and fruit and their products; about 400 samples of cereals, grains and their products; about 700 samples of meat and poultry and their products; about 800 samples of milk, milk products and frozen confections; about 700 samples of aquatic and related products; and about 1 100 samples of other food commodities (including beverages, bakery products and snacks).
The two unsatisfactory samples comprised a papaya sample detected with a pesticide residue at a level exceeding the legal limit and a prepackaged double cream sample detected with a total bacterial count exceeding the legal limit.
The CFS has taken follow-up actions on the above-mentioned unsatisfactory samples, including informing the vendors concerned of the test results, instructing them to stop selling the affected food items, and tracing the sources of the food items in question.
The spokesman reminded the food trade to ensure that food is fit for human consumption and meets legal requirements. Consumers should patronise reliable shops when buying food and maintain a balanced diet to minimise food risks.
Separately, in response to the Japanese Government's discharge of nuclear-contaminated water at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station, the CFS will continue enhancing the testing on imported Japanese food, and make reference to the risk assessment results to adjust relevant surveillance work in a timely manner. The CFS will announce every working day on its dedicated webpage (www.cfs.gov.hk/english/programme/programme_rafs/daily_japan_nuclear_incidents.html) the radiological test results of the samples of food imported from Japan, with a view to enabling the trade and members of the public to have a better grasp of the latest safety information.
Opening ceremony of "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition held today
The opening ceremony of the"Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition, presented by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, was held at the Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station today (January 1). The exhibition will open to the public from tomorrow (January 2). An admission ticket costs $30, a concessionary ticket costs $10, while admission of children aged six or below is free. Members of the public may book tickets through the online booking system. There is no physical ticket sale onsite.
Officiating at today's opening ceremony were the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law; the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming; the Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Dr Peter Lam; and actor Simon Yam.
The "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition is one of the major projects of the Government's Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots. It is also the second tourist attraction themed around Hong Kong films, following the "Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey" Movie Set Exhibition opened last year.
Situated at 627 Canton Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, the Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station is a Grade2 historic building. The exhibition showcases film sets reconstructed by Hong Kong film professionals, collectable items and original pieces, presenting the city's memories of the era portrayed in Hong Kong crime film classics, and allowing visitors to experience Hong Kong's film culture and the unique creativity of local filmmakers.
To coincide with the exhibition and promote district tourism, the Yau Tsim Mong District Office has also launched the Yau Ma Tei Dining and Shopping Festival as well as a Mini Bazaar starting today. Visitors who have visited the exhibition may enjoy a wide range of special offers at participating merchants. The Mini Bazaar, which operates on weekends and public holidays in the initial phase (until March 1), is located opposite the main entrance of the Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station, and sells cultural and creative products as well as local traditional snacks.
For further details of the "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition, please visit ymtps.ccidahk.gov.hk.
Opening ceremony of "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Opening ceremony of "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Opening ceremony of "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Opening ceremony of "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Opening ceremony of "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Opening ceremony of "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Opening ceremony of "Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey" exhibition held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
