Talk on Health Food Industry
2014-05-12
Mr. Calvin Chan, Vice President of HKHFA has represented the Association to deliver a Talk on Health Food Industry for students graduating from Higher Diploma in Food and Nutritional Science of the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) in Shatin campus on 12th May 2014. Besides introducing the Association, the Talk is analyzed the current situation of Health Food Industry in Hong Kong market, including the consumers’ feedback and preference on health foods, its regulations, Undesirable Medical Advertisements Ordinance...
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IADSA Alert – Omega 3 Fatty acids
2014-03-18
Two new studies on Omega-3 Fatty Acids have been published in JAMA Internal Medicine and Annals of Internal Medicine. We believe that these 2 articles will generate some negative media press if it is not already the case. These publications are: JAMA Internal Medicine“Effect of Long-Chain omega-3 Fatty Acids and Lutein + Zeaxanthin Supplements on Cardiovascular Outcomes.” According to the authors, dietary supplementation of long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids or macular xanthophylls in addition to daily intake of minerals and...
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Hokkaido Health Food and Cosmetic Exhibition Seminar
2014-01-08
Samson Tsoi (President of HKHFA) was invited to give a presentation on “Trading and Regulatory Environment of Health Food In Hong Kong” at Hokkaido Health Food and Cosmetic Exhibition Seminar on 28th Nov, 2013. The event was organized by Hokkaido METI and HKTDC.
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業界諮詢論壇 – 建議網上申請小量豁免減費
2013-12-18
根據<食物及藥物(成分組合及標籤) 規例>，現時小量豁免新申請的費用為$345，續期申請的費用為$335。食環署經已完成檢討，建議修訂小量豁免網上新申請的費用為$265，而小量豁免網上續期申請的費用為$250。檢討文件已於2013年12月呈交立法會討論。新收費預計將於2014年4月1日前實施。但若以其他方式遞交申請(如郵寄、傳真或電郵)，有關收費則維持不變。
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