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The Government today (October 16) announced the appointments and re-appointments to the Appeal Board Panel established under section 14 of the Consumer Goods Safety Ordinance for a term of two years with effect from October 20, 2015.
The Panel's membership is as follows (with effect from October 20, 2015):
Chairman
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Mr Anthony Siu Yat-fung
Deputy Chairman
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Ms Eleanor Yeung Yee-na
Members
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(1) Scientists or technologists with relevant expertise in consumer goods
Dr Au Wai-ting
Professor Che Chi-ming
Ms Miranda Kwan Ching-yi
(2) Persons from the consumer goods industry
Mr Alfred Lee Tak-kong
Mr Andy Sin Hiu-pan
Mr Brian Zee Yan-man
(3) General public
Ms Stella Hu Lan-yin
Miss Lee Pik-yee
Mr Jerome Wong Ching-long
The Appeal Board is responsible for hearing appeals against enforcement decisions or actions taken by the Commissioner of Customs and Excise under the Consumer Goods Safety Ordinance. When appointed, the Board shall consist of the chairman or deputy chairman of the Panel, who shall be the chairman of the Board, and one member from each of the member categories of the Panel.
Ends/Friday, October 16, 2015
Issued at HKT 11:30
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