News and Activities

Natural Product Expo Asia 2008 Being supporting organization of the Expo, the Association has set up a booth in the exhibition to promote the Association and its members during the period of June 26-28. There were sessions of Industry Forum every day at the Expo. The organizer has invited two officers from mainland China to speak on June 27. Mr Lou Ping Hua, Chief of Department of Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration of Guangdong Province and the Department’s supervisor, Mr Ye Gaolong gave talks respectively... Members Only

Hong Kong Science Park Visit 2008 On May 23 2008, about 20 representatives have joined the visit to the Hong Kong Science Park organized by the Association. When arrived, the visiting group was shown a video about the historical development of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Park Company, the Park’s facilities & services, and the blue plan of future development. Members then walked to the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology building situated right outside the front gate of the Park. They had a tour inside... Members Only

Health Benefits of Cordyceps The seminar titled "Research on the Health Benefits of Cordyceps sinensis was held on May 19, 2008 at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The guest speaker, Dr. Josh Zhu, had conducted in-depth researches in this expensive Chinese herb. The research papers had been published in international and well-known scientific journals. He told the audience one of his important findings that there are lots of uncertainties in researching the Chinese fungal herb because at different stages of its life cycle the biological... Members Only

3rd International Symposium on Functional Foods The international symposium was held from April 3 to 5, 2008 under the auspice of the Department of Applied Biology & Chemical Technology, Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Association was one of the supporting organizations. The main theme was “Health Benefits of Plant Polyphenols” focusing on plant source ingredients like tea, soy, cocoa, olive oil, and wine. Several members together have donated over a thousand pieces of small gifts to the... Members Only

Seminar on Official Standards for Approval of Health Food Advertisement in China In view of the imminent implementation of new standards for approving Health Food advertisement in China, the Association and The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) have co-organized a half day seminar on 18 January 2008 at the Hong Kong Conference & Exhibition Centre. The three speakers were all invited from Beijing. Ms. Chen Lei is working at the Division of Drug Advertising Examination Division of the Drug Market Compliance Office of the State Food & Drug Administration. Mr. Jiang... Members Only