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- 2004.06.29
Voluntary maintenance of ceiling fan regulators
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has promptly co-ordinated with the supplier of "SMC" ceiling fans for a voluntary preventive maintenance programme on the fans' five speed regulators to enhance public safety. The programme will start...
- 2004.06.19
Results of laboratory tests on Mainland food released
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (June 19) released results of laboratory tests of a special survey on food items imported from the Mainland. A total of 133 food items were collected last month from various outlets for...
- 2004.06.14
Red mud peanut found to contain excessive aflatoxins
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (June 14) advised the public not to consume a peanut product called "Zheng Jin Rong Red Mud Peanut" which was found by the department to have contained excessive aflatoxins. The product was...
- 2004.06.09
Voluntary recall of all-in-one plug adaptors
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (June 9) advised consumers to stop using "Targus" All-In-One Universal Plug Adaptors for safety reasons. The appeal was made after the supplier of the product, Targus International Group,...
- 2004.06.08
Mitsubishi Motor recalls 3 models of passenger cars
Universal Cars Limited (UCL), sole distributor of Mitsubishi motor vehicles in Hong Kong and Macau, made an announcement on 8 June 2004 to recall 3 models with a total of 72 units of Mitsubishi passenger cars. Details are as follow: ItemModel...
- 2004.06.08
Updated control measures for medicinal herbs announced
The Department of Health today (June 8) reiterated that the importation and sale of the Chinese herb, Aristolochia Linn, and its products were prohibited with effect from June 1, 2004 due to its harmful effects. Speaking at a press conference, the...
- 2004.06.03
Health Dept instructs recall of health product
The Department of Health today (June 3) advised the public not to buy and use a health product called Super Power 72 that contains sildenafil. "The supplier has been instructed to recall their products from the market within seven days and to...
- 2004.06.01
Proprietary Chinese medicines containing Aristolochic Acidprohibited
The Department of Health (DH) reminded members of the public that starting from today (June 1), importation and sale of proprietary Chinese medicines containing Aristolochic Acid (AA) will be prohibited. Application for registration of this kind of...