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Despite a small population of 7.3 million people, Hong Kong is the tenth-largest export market for U.S. consumer-ready agricultural products. Hong Kong has always been an attractive market for innovative U.S. food and beverage products as well as a gateway to the region.

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.

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: First Quarter U.S. Exports Grow For the First Time in Five Years; Hong Kong’s Economy Can Grow 5.5 percent; Hong Kong Inflation Hits 2.1 percent in April

On December 30th, Hong Kong confirmed the presence of H7 avian influenza in live chickens imported from Mainland China.

The Hong Kong government (HKG) confirmed a human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) on December 27, 2014.

Participation in Hong Kong trade shows in 2015 will be an avenue for U.S. suppliers and exporters to promote their food and beverage products to Hong Kong and regional buyers.

ATO Hong Kong supported the participation of 151 U.S. companies in food & beverage trade shows in 2014 who achieved projected sales totaling more than US$14.9 million.

U.S. exhibitors reported positive export opportunities at Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair 2014, with projected sales in the next 12 months of over US $200,000.

The Hong Kong government (HKG) is considering legislation that would increase documentation required for the importation of toothfish.

This report provides general guidelines on import regulations for alcoholic beverages to Hong Kong and Macao.

Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency has launched a Wine Registration Scheme whereby companies can be registered only when they are able to provide proper documents showing product traceability.