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Cap. 132BD Preservatives in Food Regulation

Local Title
食物内防腐剂规例(第132BD章)
Country/Region
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Competent Authority
Food and Health Bureau
Type
Regulation
Status
In force
Release Date
2025-05-22
Implementation Date
2025-05-22

Cap. 132BD Preservatives in Food Regulation is applicable to food preservatives. It includes interpretation, use of alternative forms, restrictions on sale, etc. of food containing food additive, food containing antioxidant not to be recommended for babies and young children, sale, labeling and advertisement of preservatives and antioxidants, labeling of food containing a preservative or antioxidant, regulation not to apply to food etc. for re-export, application to air transit or air transhipment cargo, defences, offences and penalties, and name in which proceedings for offences may be brought, as well as its schedules.

Contents

1. (Repealed)                        

2. Interpretation                            

3. Restriction on Sale etc. of Food Containing Food Additive                                    

4. Certain Food Containing Antioxidant not to Be Recommended for Babies and Young Children                     

5. Sale, Labelling and Advertisement of Preservatives and Antioxidants   

6. Labelling of Food Containing a Preservative or Antioxidant      

7. Regulation not to Apply to Food etc. for Re-export

7A. Application to Air Transit or Air Transhipment Cargo  

8. Defences                              

9. Offences and Penalties   

10. Name in Which Processing for Offences May Be Brought

10A. (Repealed)

10B. Transitional Provisions for Preservatives in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2024: Continued Application of Repealed or Amended Provisions during Transitional Period              

11. Amendment of Schedule 1

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