Import of poultry meat and products from Metropolitan City of Torino of Piemonte Region in Italy suspended
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A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 150 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 40 000 poultry eggs from Italy last year.
"The CFS has contacted the Italian authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreak. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said.
Ends/Thursday, February 6, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:20
Issued at HKT 16:20
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