Guide to Import of Milk and Milk Beverages into Hong Kong
Purpose
The purpose of this guide is to provide general guidance for importers who wish to import milk or milk beverages into Hong Kong.
Statutory Requirements
In Hong Kong, the legal framework of food safety control is laid down in Part V of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance, Cap 132 and its subsidiary legislation. A list of the subsidiary legislation is at Appendix. The basic requirement, as stipulated in section 54 of the Ordinance, is that no food intended for sale should be unfit for human consumption. Specifically, Milk Regulation of the Ordinance stipulates requirements and standards for milk or milk beverages.
Importers can purchase the main Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation from the Publications Sales Unit at Room 626, 6/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong.
