These Regulations control the use of preservatives in food for human consumption. The Regulations prohibit the import, sale, manufacture of food containing preservatives or antioxidants not listed in the Schedule. The Schedule describes the food which may contain preservatives and the nature and proportion of preservatives in each product. The Regulations also specify methods and requirements for the labelling of food, and provide for offences and penalties.
China, Hong Kong SAR · 1973-02-02