The Guidelines contain recommendations on the naming, labelling and handling of fish causing oily diarrhoea, and on some related issues. The Guidelines are applicable to all importers, wholesalers and retailers (including restaurants) of the fish trade.
The Guidelines are advisory in nature, and members of the trade are encouraged to adopt the Guidelines which have been jointly developed
by representatives of the trade, consumer body, government departments, and academics. Members of the trade are reminded that
they should not falsely describe their food products, and should observe all relevant laws of Hong Kong. While the Guidelines are mainly for
the trade, consumers are also encouraged to refer to them for better understanding of the situation.
