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Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: ATO Hong Kong Wraps Up Its 2023 In-Store Retail Promotions; Hong Kong Economic Woes Continue as Exports Fall for 15 Consecutive Months

Hong Kong reopened its borders to the world in late 2022, and with mainland China in early 2023. The slow return of inbound tourism has positively improved the situation of the local hospitality and food service sectors.

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: U.S. Food Companies Return to FoodExpo After Three-Year Hiatus; Hong Kong’s Economic Recovery Softens in Second Quarter; Trade Volume External Merchandise Lowers in June; Hong Kong Plays Host to 3.6 Million Travelers in July

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: Alaska Seafood and ATO Reconnect with Hong Kong Traders

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong.

This report provides guidelines on Hong Kong’s food import regulations. For the 2023 FAIRS report, the following changes have been made: 1) Section II – Labeling. Effective December 1, 2023, food containing hydrogenated oils must be labeled, 2) Instructions for brand name and food name on package have been updated...

Hong Kong does not have any certification changes for food imports since the last report submitted in July 2022.

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: ATO Joins California Wine Institute to Kick Off California Wine Month; Financial Secretary Uncertain Hong Kong Can Achieve Growth Relying Only on Local Consumption and Tourism

The Hong Kong government (HKG) has launched a public consultation process on proposed amendments to its Preservatives in Food Regulations. Interested parties are welcome to submit comments before August 28, 2023.

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: ATO Kicks Off Summer 2023 In-Store Retail Promotions; Most Business Receipts in Hong Kong Scored Two-digit Improvement for the First Quarter 2023; Hong Kong is Growing Faster Than Singapore

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: Update on Hong Kong’s imports of Poultry Products and Eggs; Keep Spending is Main Strategy to Stabilize Economy; Hong Kong Named the Second Most Expensive Location in the World

The Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department (EPD) implemented the Producer Responsibility Scheme on Glass Beverage Containers (GPRS) on May 1, 2023. Upholding the “polluter pays” principle, the GPRS requires stakeholders to share the responsibility for the collection, recycling, treatment, and disposal of glass beverage container products.