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EPD convictions in September
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     Forty-nine convictions were recorded in September 2022 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
 
     Thirteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, two were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 31 were under the Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation and three were under the Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance.
 
     A company was involved in six cases of failing to take measures to control air pollutant emission. A $8,000 fine, which was the heaviest fine in September, was imposed on the company for each of its offences.
 
Ends/Friday, October 28, 2022
Issued at HKT 15:00
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