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     The Education Bureau (EDB) today (August 30) announced the reappointment of Mr Eugene Fong Yick-jin as the Chairman of the Committee on Home-School Co-operation (CHSC) and three incumbent members, as well as the appointment of three new members, to the committee. The tenure of their appointments is two years with effect from September 1, 2024. 

     The three incumbent members reappointed are Mr Ryan Cheung Yat-ming, Mr Victor Leung Wai-tai and Ms Candy Tsui Hei-lai. The three newly appointed members are Ms Monica Cheng Wai-yee, Ms Li Choi-ming and Mr Yeung Chi-keung.

     “Mr Fong has been dedicated to promoting home-school co-operation over the past years. We believe that with his rich experience and enthusiasm, and with the collaborative support of other committee members, the CHSC will continue to deepen the partnership and relationship between families and schools,” a spokesman for the EDB said.

     The CHSC comprises members from different walks of life including parents and professionals in the education, medical, legal, accountancy and commercial sectors.

     Established in 1993 as an advisory body, the CHSC’s main roles include promoting home-school co-operation and advising the EDB, other government departments and non-government organisations on ways to promote parent involvement in education.

     The full membership list of the CHSC with effect from September 1, 2024, is as follows:
 

Name —-	Capacity ——–
Chairman
Mr Eugene Fong Yick-jin	Parent
Members
Ms Monica Cheng Wai-yee*	Educator – Secondary School
Mr Yeung Chi-keung*	Educator – Secondary School
Ms Rebecca Ng Mei-ying	Educator – Primary School
Ms Candy Tsui Hei-lai	Educator – Primary School
Ms Adeline Kuo Sze-wing	Educator – Special School
Ms May Cheung Fung-mei	Educator – Kindergarten
Mr Ricky Choi Wai-kit	Parent – Secondary School
Ms Li Choi-ming*	Parent – Secondary School
Dr Adrian Sham Kwan-ho	Parent – Primary School
Professor Timothy Tam Tin-lok	Parent – Primary School
Ms Bonnie Ng Ka-pik	Parent – Special School
Mr Regan Ho Ting-hong	Parent – Kindergarten
Ms Alison Chan Chi-yan	Other Sectors/Professional
Dr Joanne Chan Chung-yan	Other Sectors/Professional
Mr Brian Cheung Ngai-hoi	Other Sectors/Professional
Mr Ryan Cheung Yat-ming	Other Sectors/Professional
Mr Victor Leung Wai-tai	Other Sectors/Professional
Mr Tang Fei	Other Sectors/Professional

*Newly appointed member



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     In response to the Japanese Government’s plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station, the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene issued a Food Safety Order which prohibits all aquatic products, sea salt and seaweeds originating from the 10 metropolis/prefectures, namely Tokyo, Fukushima, Ibaraki, Miyagi, Chiba, Gunma, Tochigi, Niigata, Nagano and Saitama, from being imported into and supplied in Hong Kong.
 
     For other Japanese aquatic products, sea salt and seaweeds that are not prohibited from being imported into Hong Kong, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will conduct comprehensive radiological tests to verify that the radiation levels of these products do not exceed the guideline levels before they are allowed to be supplied in the market.
 
     As the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water is unprecedented and will continue for 30 years or more, the Government will closely monitor and step up the testing arrangements. Should anomalies be detected, the Government does not preclude further tightening the scope of the import ban.
 
     From noon on August 29 to noon today (August 30), the CFS conducted tests on the radiological levels of 176 food samples imported from Japan, which were of the “aquatic and related products, seaweeds and sea salt” category. No sample was found to have exceeded the safety limit. Details can be found on the CFS’s thematic website titled “Control Measures on Foods Imported from Japan” (www.cfs.gov.hk/english/programme/programme_rafs/programme_rafs_fc_01_30_Nuclear_Event_and_Food_Safety.html).

     In parallel, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has also tested 50 samples of local catch for radiological levels. All the samples passed the tests. Details can be found on the AFCD’s website (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/fisheries/Radiological_testing/Radiological_Test.html).
 
     The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has also enhanced the environmental monitoring of the local waters. No anomaly has been detected so far. For details, please refer to the HKO’s website
(www.hko.gov.hk/en/radiation/monitoring/seawater.html).
 
     From August 24, 2023, to noon today, the CFS and the AFCD have conducted tests on the radiological levels of 80 624 samples of food imported from Japan (including 51 543 samples of aquatic and related products, seaweeds and sea salt) and 18 500 samples of local catch respectively. All the samples passed the tests. read more

     â€‹The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (August 30) released the findings of its food safety report for last month. The results of about 5 700 food samples tested were found to be satisfactory except for six unsatisfactory samples which were announced earlier. The overall satisfactory rate was 99.9 per cent.
 
     A CFS spokesman said about 1 100 food samples were collected for microbiological tests, and about 4 600 samples were taken for chemical and radiation level tests.
 
     The microbiological tests covered pathogens and hygiene indicators; the chemical tests included testing for pesticides, preservatives, metallic contaminants, colouring matters, veterinary drug residues and others; and the radiation level tests included testing for radioactive caesium and iodine in samples collected from imported food from different regions.
 
     The samples comprised about 1 900 samples of vegetables and fruit and their products; about 600 samples of cereals, grains and their products; about 700 samples of meat and poultry and their products; about 800 samples of milk, milk products and frozen confections; about 800 samples of aquatic and related products; and about 900 samples of other food commodities (including beverages, bakery products and snacks).
  
     The six unsatisfactory samples comprised a swordfish sashimi sample and a crab sample with excessive metallic contaminant; two bottled preserved bean curd samples found with excessive Bacillus cereus; a frozen confection sample detected with coliform bacteria and total bacterial counts exceeding the legal limit, and a prepackaged frozen confection sample in breach of food labelling regulations.
 
     The CFS has taken follow-up actions on the above-mentioned unsatisfactory samples including informing the vendors concerned of the test results, instructing them to stop selling the affected food items and tracing the sources of the food items in question.
 
     The spokesman reminded the food trade to ensure that food is fit for human consumption and meets legal requirements. Consumers should patronise reliable shops when buying food and maintain a balanced diet to minimise food risks.
 
     Separately, in response to the Japanese Government’s discharge of nuclear-contaminated water at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station, the CFS will continue enhancing the testing on imported Japanese food, and make reference to the risk assessment results to adjust relevant surveillance work in a timely manner. The CFS will announce every working day on its dedicated webpage (www.cfs.gov.hk/english/programme/programme_rafs/daily_japan_nuclear_incidents.html) the radiological test results of the samples of food imported from Japan, with a view to enabling the trade and members of the public to have a better grasp of the latest safety information. read more

     The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (August 30) released the findings of its Summer Food Surveillance Programme 2024. The results of about 1 910 food samples teste… read more

     The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu, has attended the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 14th Air Navigation Conference at the ICAO Headquarters in Montreal, Canada.

     The conference was attended by representatives from ICAO member states, air navigation service organisations, non-government organisations, as well as regional and industry air transport associations. The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) delegation led by Mr Liu joined the conference as part of the China delegation.

     With the theme “Performance Improvement Driving Sustainability”, the conference aimed to promote effective utilisation of resources among member states and industry to address global environmental challenges and the rapid development of new technologies in aviation. Discussion topics included development plans for future air navigation systems, timely and safe application of new technologies to enhance safety and efficiency in air navigation, as well as strengthening connectivity among aviation systems and the related cyber security and systems resilience.
      
     The China delegation, consisting of around 30 delegates, was led by Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China Mr Ma Bing, and submitted 20 papers to the conference. Among these, the CAD has actively participated in preparing papers including “Need for Standardisation and Guidance Material for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)-based flight inspection” and “Promoting Women’s Participation in Global Aviation Sector: Gender Equality Practices in China’s Civil Aviation”. A CAD representative spoke at the conference as part of the China delegation, presenting information on the global application of UAS in flight inspection, sharing the experience of Mainland China and Hong Kong, and highlighting the need for standardisation and guidance material to ensure that related applications meet international standards.
      
      “The conference is an important forum for the global aviation industry to get together and discuss matters related to air navigation. The CAD will continue to maintain close co-operation with industry partners for contributing to the safe, orderly and sustainable development of the aviation industry,” Mr Liu said.

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