FEHD Conducts Food Safety Drill Ahead of National Games to Enhance Emergency Preparedness

FEHD conducts food safety response drill to safeguard food safety during NG, NGD and NSOG

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (October 3) conducted a food safety response drill, codenamed "Moon Greeting", to enhance the department's co-ordination and preparedness in handling potential food safety emergencies during the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG). Some 30 officers from the FEHD, the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) participated in the exercise.

To ensure food safety throughout the Games, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the FEHD has commenced a series of preparatory measures since last year. These included the formulation of the Food Safety Preparedness and Response Plan, enhancing food surveillance, and organising food safety seminars for the trade. The Environmental Hygiene Branch of the FEHD has also stepped up inspections of food premises associated with the Games to establish a stronger food safety safeguard.

The drill simulated a suspected food complaint and poisoning case involving related personnel during the Games. Upon receiving the report, the FEHD fully activated the Departmental Emergency Coordinating Centre (DECC) in accordance with the Plan, conducted investigations at the relevant food premises, and implemented control measures to safeguard food safety. The DECC also co-ordinated communication and collaboration with the NGCO and other relevant parties.

​The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Donald Ng, said the drill has reinforced the emergency response capabilities of the FEHD and other relevant departments. The FEHD will work closely with the trade to ensure food safety throughout the NG, the NGD and the NSOG.

FEHD conducts food safety response drill to safeguard food safety during NG, NGD and NSOG Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD conducts food safety response drill to safeguard food safety during NG, NGD and NSOG Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

FEHD conducts food safety response drill to safeguard food safety during NG, NGD and NSOG Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 to be held this weekend

The "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026, organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), will be held at the Cyberport Arcade between 11am and 6pm this weekend (January 17 and 18). Admission is free. Members of the public are welcome to join the event with their dogs.

The Adoption Carnival aims to encourage members of the public who intend to keep pets, to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals, as well as promote responsible pet ownership. The co-organisers of the Carnival include Cheung Chau Animal Care, HK Saving Cat and Dog Association, Lifelong Animal Protection Charity, Paws United Charity, Society for Abandoned Animals, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Team for Animals in Lantau South.

Members of the public can interact with dogs that are up for adoption at the Adoption Carnival. Dog keepers can apply for or renew licenses on site. The Carnival also features veterinary consultation services, a dog playground, a virtual reality gaming experience, game booths, an interactive educational exhibition, pet-themed handicraft workshops, as well as sharing sessions by representatives of animal welfare organisations (AWOs) and guest speakers. Participants are welcome to take part with their dogs. However, dogs entering the venue should be licensed (except for those to be licensed on-site), vaccinated against rabies, and microchipped. All dogs should also be kept under proper control.

The AFCD has been committed to encouraging members of the public who wish to keep pets to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals through the AFCD's partnering AWOs. Upon receiving animals, the AFCD will transfer animals assessed by veterinarians as being in good health and suitable for adoption to partnering AWOs for adoption by members of the public. The AFCD provides free desexing operations for cats, dogs and rabbits adopted through partnering AWOs.

For details of the event, please visit the thematic website of the "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 (www.petswithlove.com.hk).

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