食物安全電子信息 E-News (15 June 2023)

致食物安全電子信息訂閱者： Dear E-news recipients, 以下資訊已上載到食物安全中心（中心）網站： News on the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) website : (1) 糉子食物安全 中國人在農曆五月初五端午節期間大多會按傳統吃糉子。從前，家家戶戶為應節都會自己動手裹糉子吃，但現在都市人生活忙碌，多改往酒樓、食店或超級市場買糉子。市民於選購、處理及進食糉子時，應注意有關的食物安全提示。 詳情請參閱以下網頁： https://www.cfs.gov.hk/tc_chi/whatsnew/whatsnew_sfst/whatsnew_sfst_Rice_Dumplings_and_Food_Safety.html (2) 食安中心提醒巿民於夏季多加注意食物安全風險 夏季是由細菌引致食物中毒的高危時節，因為溫暖的環境利於細菌快速繁殖。隨着氣候持續暖化，預計香港今年全年平均溫度偏高。因此，中心提醒市民和業界人士，在夏季尤應小心注意食物安全。 詳情請參閱以下網頁： https://www.cfs.gov.hk/tc_chi/press/20230530_10344.html (3) 《2021年食物內有害物質（修訂）規例》已於6月1日起分階段生效 《2021年食物內有害物質（修訂）規例》（《修訂規例》）分兩階段實施，當中訂明在食物中有害物質最高含量的相關條文已於6月1日生效，而將「部分氫化油」（即工業生產的反式脂肪酸的主要來源）列為食物中的違禁物質及相關標示規定的條文則於12月1日生效。《修訂規例》加強規管工業生產的反式脂肪、霉菌毒素等食物內有害物質，進一步保障本港食物安全。 詳情請參閱以下網頁： https://www.cfs.gov.hk/tc_chi/press/20230601_10351.html (4) 食物安全日2023 - 戀 ‧ 食物 ‧ 語：食物安全有程序　五大要點要跟隨 食源性疾病（又稱食物中毒）會為健康和經濟帶來成本代價。許多食源性疾病個案是由於食肆或家裏預備或處理食物時，疏忽食物安全所造成。對食物安全有深入認識食物處理人員，包括那些在家預備食物的人士，能夠顯著降低發生食源性疾病的風險，促進公共健康。這對於較容易受食源性疾病影響的高危人士尤為重要。 為響應六月七日世界食品安全日中心藉此機會向食物業界及市民推廣食物安全的重要性，提高公眾對食物安全五要點的認識，將其作為保障食物安全的最佳措施，預防食源性疾病。 詳情請參閱以下網頁： https://www.cfs.gov.hk/tc_chi/whatsnew/whatsnew_act/Food_Safety_Day_2023.html   食物安全中心 15.6.2023   (1) Rice Dumplings and Food Safety It is a Chinese tradition to eat glutinous rice dumplings during the Dragon Boat Festival. In the old days, people used to make glutinous rice dumplings themselves to celebrate the Festival. However, the busy city life drives many people to purchase ready-made ones from restaurants, food shops or supermarkets. The public should pay attention to the safety tips on the purchase, preparation and consumption of glutinous rice dumplings. Please click into the webpage for details: https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_sfst/whatsnew_sfst_Rice_Dumplings_and_Food_Safety.html (2) CFS Reminds Public to Keep an Eye on Food Safety Risks in Summer Summer is a high-risk season for foodborne diseases caused by bacteria since the warm weather is conducive to the rapid growth of bacteria. The average temperature in Hong Kong is projected to be higher this year as the climate continues to warm. To this end, the CFS reminded members of the public and food businesses to pay special attention to food safety during the summer. Please click into the webpage for details: https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20230530_10344.html (3) Harmful Substances in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2021 to Commence the Harmful Substances in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2021 (the Amendment Regulation) comes into operation in two phases - the provisions stipulating the maximum levels of harmful substances in food have commenced since June 1, 2023 while the provisions relating to specifying partially hydrogenated oils (PHO), the main source of industrially produced trans fatty acids (IP-TFAs), as a prohibited substance in food, and the related marking and labelling requirement will be effective on December 1. The Amendment Regulation enhances the regulation of harmful substances such as industrially produced trans fats and mycotoxins in food with a view to further safeguarding food safety in Hong Kong. Please click into the webpage for details: https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20230601_10351.html (4) Like Love, Food Safety is No Accident – Practise Five Keys Now! Foodborne diseases, also known as food poisoning, incur health and economic costs, and many cases of foodborne disease occur due to food safety lapses in food preparation or handling either in food service establishments or at home. Knowledgeable food handlers, including those who prepare food at home, can significantly reduce the chances of causing foodborne diseases and improve public health. This is especially important for people who have increased vulnerability to foodborne diseases. In support of the theme of the World Food Safety Day on 7 June, the CFS is taking this chance to promote the importance of food safety to food businesses and the public in order to raise awareness of 5 Keys as the best measure in preventing foodborne diseases. Please click into the webpage for details: https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_act/Food_Safety_Day_2023.html   Centre for Food Safety 15.6.2023             如要檢視網站版本，請按此。 Please click here to view the web page version. 本食物安全電子信息的內容，包括但不限於所有文本、平面圖像、圖畫、圖片、照片以及數據或其他資料的匯編，均受版權保障。香港特別行政區政府是本信息內所有版權作品的擁有人。除非預先得到食物環境衞生署的書面授權，否則嚴禁複製、改編、分發、發布或向公眾提供該等版權作品。 The content available in this E-News, including but not limited to all text, graphics, drawings, diagrams, photographs and compilation of data or other materials are protected by copyright. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is the owner of all copyright works contained in this E-News . Any reproduction, adaptation, distribution, dissemination or making available of such copyright works to the public is strictly prohibited unless prior written authorization is obtained from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. 如要取消訂閱，請按此。 If you want to unsubscribe, please click here.