CSB to participate in Education & Careers Expo 2026 to introduce diverse government jobs
The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) will participate in the Education & Careers Expo 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai from January 22 (Thursday) for four consecutive days to publicise the work of the civil service and related information, including entry requirements, pay and fringe benefits as well as training and career development opportunities together with other government departments.
A spokesman for the CSB said, "Public services are closely intertwined with people's life. The Expo provides an excellent platform for those interested in serving the community to explore the diverse career opportunities within the Government. We encourage young people to participate, grasp the latest recruitment information, map out a career path that aligns with their aspirations, and join us in building a better Hong Kong."
Over 30 government policy bureaux and departments are participating in the Expo, setting up a total of 29 booths. The CSB will also specially set up a government stage area (1D-A16 at Hall 1D) to hold a total of 17 sharing sessions under the Diverse Spectrum of Public Service: Careers Exploration Series from January 22 to 25. Serving civil servants from different areas of public service will share the unique work experiences and achievements of individual grades, how they apply creativity and professionalism in their daily work, introduce relevant recruitment information and answer questions from participants.
At the booth (1D-C02 at Hall 1D) set up by the CSB at the Expo, on top of providing civil service recruitment information, representatives from the Administrative Officer Grade, Executive Officer Grade, Official Languages Officer Grade, Training Officer Grade, and Clerical and Secretarial Grades will be present to share their valuable workplace stories and career prospects with participants.
In addition, the CSB will hold three thematic seminars at the Open Forum at Hall 1E on January 22, introducing respectively the work characteristics and public service mission of the Administrative Officer Grade, Executive Officer Grade, and Clerical and Secretarial Grades. Details of the sharing sessions and thematic seminars are set out in the Annex.
The Education & Careers Expo 2026 will be held at Hall 1D-E of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Opening hours are from 10am to 7pm from January 22 to 24, and from 10am to 6pm on January 25. Admission is free. For information on matters related to civil service recruitment, please visit the website of the CSB: www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/7.html.
For details of the Education & Careers Expo 2026, please visit its dedicated webpage: www.hktdc.com/hkeducationexpo.
The Education & Careers Expo 2026, Photo source: hktdc.com
CFS announces risk assessment study results on microbiological quality of ready-to-eat sauces and like products
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (January 20) announced the results of a risk assessment study on the microbiological quality of ready-to-eat sauces and like products. All samples were compliant with the microbiological food safety criteria for pathogenic bacteria (i.e. Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus and Clostridium perfringens). The overall result was satisfactory.
A spokesman for the CFS said, "Ready-to-eat sauces and like products, such as gravies, dressings and dips, are often served to enhance the flavour of food or complement dishes. These products are often made in large batches. If these ready-to-eat products are contaminated by foodborne pathogens and held for extended periods without proper temperature control, the pathogenic bacteria may proliferate in the contaminated sauces to levels capable of causing foodborne illnesses. Additionally, the preparation of ready-to-eat sauces may involve a variety of ingredients, some of which may be fresh and not subjected to further cooking, making them potential sources of contamination."
Given the above-mentioned risks, the CFS therefore conducted a study and collected from various food businesses 50 samples of dressings/dips and 50 samples of gravies. The microbiological quality of the samples was assessed against the criteria stipulated in Microbiological Guidelines for Food.
The study results showed that all samples complied with the microbiological food safety criteria for pathogenic bacteria. Test results of individual samples, including the total bacterial count (aerobic colony count) in a curry sauce sample and the Escherichia coli count in an avocado-based sauce sample indicated that there may be room for improvement in terms of food handling processes as well as personal and environmental hygiene, respectively, but there was no food safety concern. The CFS provided advice on Good Hygiene Practices to the staff concerned. Follow-up samples were taken and the testing results were satisfactory.
To ensure food safety, the spokesman reminded the food trade to ensure proper time and temperature control when preparing ready-to-eat sauces, especially during storage and cooling. Raw food should be stored and handled separately from cooked and ready-to-eat food to avoid cross-contamination. Food handlers should strictly implement and maintain personal and environmental hygiene, including handwashing with soap regularly.
The spokesman also advised members of the public to consume ready-to-eat sauces or like products with raw or undercooked ingredients as soon as possible after purchase. High-risk groups, including pregnant women, young children, the elderly, people with weakened immunity, and people taking antibiotics or antacids, are advised not to consume ready-to-eat sauces or like products with raw or undercooked ingredients.
The study is available on the CFS's website at www.cfs.gov.hk.
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