DGCA attends 42nd Session of International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly
The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu, has attended the 42nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly at the ICAO Headquarters in Montreal, Canada.
Over 3 000 representatives from ICAO member states, non-government organisations and regional and industry air transport associations are gathering at this triennial Assembly. The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) delegation led by Mr Liu has joined the Assembly as part of the China delegation.
Under the theme "Safe Skies. Sustainable Future." a total of 39 agenda items covering aviation safety, air navigation capacity and efficiency, security and facilitation, economic development, technical co-operation, environmental protection and more are being discussed during the Assembly.
The China delegation, consisting of around 50 delegates, is led by the Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Ms Liang Nan, and has submitted 45 papers to the Assembly. Among these, the CAD has actively participated in preparing papers including "Real-Time Monitoring and Analysis of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Interference to Enhance Aviation Safety" and "Enhancing Safety in Air Transport of Dangerous Goods through Innovative Technologies". A CAD representative spoke at the Assembly as part of the China delegation, presenting information on GNSS interference, sharing experiences of the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong, and highlighting the benefits accompanied with the implementation of related measures in safeguarding aviation safety while enhancing operational efficiency.
Prior to the Assembly, the CAD delegation also attended the ICAO Innovation Fair 2025. During the event, Mr Liu was invited to speak in an expert panel, where he shared his insights on promoting innovation to all states. He highlighted the rapid growth of the Asia-Pacific region in civil aviation and emphasised that various states/administrations, air navigation services providers, and the industry should collaborate and accelerate the promotion of innovation. Mr Liu also shared the experience of Hong Kong in aviation innovation.
In addition, an exhibition area showcased a range of new technologies and concepts with development potential in aviation industry. Attendees exchanged views on how innovation can contribute to sustainable development and bring benefits to all sectors of society.
Mr Liu will depart for Hong Kong on September 26 (Montreal time) and the Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation, Miss Clara Wong, will depart for Montreal, Canada, on September 28 (Hong Kong time) to join the Assembly.
DGCA attends 42nd Session of International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
DGCA attends 42nd Session of International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
DGCA attends 42nd Session of International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Beef and beef congee samples found to contain sulphur dioxide
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (June 6) that two beef samples collected from a licensed food factory in North District were found to contain sulphur dioxide, contravening the provisions on preservative of the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132BD) (the Regulation). The CFS is following up on the incident. The food factory concerned has suspended its business.
A spokesman for the CFS said, "Subsequent to the earlier announcement that a beef congee sample taken from a licensed general restaurant in Wah Kwai Estate, Aberdeen, was found to contain sulphur dioxide, a follow-up investigation by the CFS revealed that the beef concerned was suspected to be supplied by the licensed food factory mentioned above. The CFS has immediately taken follow-up action and collected beef samples from the relevant food factory for testing. The test results showed that the two beef samples contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 7 700 parts per million (ppm) and 8 300 ppm respectively."
"As instructed by the CFS, the concerned licensed general restaurant in Wah Kwai Estate, Aberdeen has earlier stopped the sale of the relevant beef congee. The CFS had collected another beef congee sample for follow-up investigation before the restaurant concerned stopped selling the relevant product, and the test result showed that the beef congee sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 540 ppm," the spokesman added.
The CFS has informed the food factory concerned of the irregularities and instructed it to stop the sale of the products concerned and discard relevant raw materials. During an inspection to the food factory concerned, stains were detected in several areas of the premises, and a gap at the door was found. Prosecution was then initiated to the relevant person; and a Notice of Elimination of Vermin was issued under the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap. 132) Section 47(1), requiring the person-in-charge of the premises to adopt necessary procedures to remove any items causing rodent infestation within specified time frame, failing which prosecution will be instituted.
According to the Regulation, contravening relevant provisions on preservatives is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment.
Sulphur dioxide is a preservative which can be used in a variety of foods including dried vegetables, dried fruits, pickled vegetables and salted fish products, but under the Regulation it is not permitted in fresh or chilled meat. Individual meat traders have been found illegally using sulphur dioxide to make meat look fresher. Sulphur dioxide is water-soluble, and most of it can be removed through washing and cooking. However, susceptible individuals who are allergic to this preservative may experience breathing difficulties, headaches and nausea after consumption.
The CFS will continue to follow up on the incidents and take appropriate action. Prosecution will be instituted for the violation of the Regulation. The investigation is ongoing.
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