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FEHD conducts food safety response drill to safeguard food safety during NG, NGD and NSOG (with photos)
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     The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (October 3) conducted a food safety response drill, codenamed "Moon Greeting", to enhance the department's co-ordination and preparedness in handling potential food safety emergencies during the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG). Some 30 officers from the FEHD, the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) participated in the exercise.

     To ensure food safety throughout the Games, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the FEHD has commenced a series of preparatory measures since last year. These included the formulation of the Food Safety Preparedness and Response Plan, enhancing food surveillance, and organising food safety seminars for the trade. The Environmental Hygiene Branch of the FEHD has also stepped up inspections of food premises associated with the Games to establish a stronger food safety safeguard.

     The drill simulated a suspected food complaint and poisoning case involving related personnel during the Games. Upon receiving the report, the FEHD fully activated the Departmental Emergency Coordinating Centre (DECC) in accordance with the Plan, conducted investigations at the relevant food premises, and implemented control measures to safeguard food safety. The DECC also co-ordinated communication and collaboration with the NGCO and other relevant parties.

     ​The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Donald Ng, said the drill has reinforced the emergency response capabilities of the FEHD and other relevant departments. The FEHD will work closely with the trade to ensure food safety throughout the NG, the NGD and the NSOG.
 
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The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (October 3) conducted a food safety response drill, codenamed "Moon Greeting", to enhance the department's co-ordination and preparedness in handling potential food safety emergencies during the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games. Photo shows staff of the Departmental Emergency Coordinating Centre simulating the receipt of a suspected food complaint and poisoning case involving related personnel during the Games, and taking corresponding actions in accordance with the Food Safety Preparedness and Response Plan.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (October 3) conducted a food safety response drill, codenamed "Moon Greeting", to enhance the department's co-ordination and preparedness in handling potential food safety emergencies during the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games. Photo shows staff of the Departmental Emergency Coordinating Centre simulating the receipt of a suspected food complaint and poisoning case involving related personnel during the Games, and taking corresponding actions in accordance with the Food Safety Preparedness and Response Plan.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (October 3) conducted a food safety response drill, codenamed "Moon Greeting", to enhance the department's co-ordination and preparedness in handling potential food safety emergencies during the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games. Photo shows the staff members participating in the drill.