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Attaché Report (GAIN)

Hong Kong: Hong Kong to Implement New Raw Meat and Poultry Import Protocol

On August 13, the Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) confirmed to ATO Hong Kong that effective February 14, 2025, the Special Autonomous Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will transition from a “systems-based” approach to recognizing foreign meat and poultry establishments to an “establishment or plant-based” registration system.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Hong Kong: Reminder to US Beef Exporters of Hong Kong Regulations on Imports of Ground Beef

Hong Kong classifies ground meat as prohibited meat under its food legislation. Importers are required to secure a permit from Hong Kong authorities to allow the entry of U.S. meat shipments prior to arrival at Hong Kong’s port.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Hong Kong: Inquiries Signal Strong Industry Demand for Ox Gallstones as Sales of Angong Pill Grow

In recent years, and particularly in 2024, the Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) has received inquiries from local importers looking for U.S. ox gallstones - signaling an underlying demand for this byproduct in Hong Kong.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Hong Kong: Entry Requirements for Poultry Products in Response to Avian Influenza May Impact Eligibility of Other Products

This report serves as a second reminder to U.S. exporters and traders that the Hong Kong Government (HKG) does not allow entry of U.S. poultry and egg products originating from affected counties reporting highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) when the bill of lading falls on or after the effective date of a ban.