News and Activities

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... Details

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... Details

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... Details

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... Details

Talk on GMP requirements for dietary supplement manufacturers in the US Manufacturers of dietary supplement in America will have to be GMP certified. As many supplement products are imported from the US, the Association and Hong Kong Trade Development Council have co-organized a seminar on 6 November 2007 to let members and the industry to understand the pros and cons of GMP implementation in the U.S. Dr. John Hathcock, Vice President, Scientific and International Affairs of CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition) was invited to speak and share with the audience the... Details