What are the measures adopted by Customs against fake food products (such as fake bird nests and soy source)?
Since the problem of fake food products directly affect public health and living, Customs always handles this type of complaints with great care. Imminent investigations will be carried out whether the products are counterfeit or fake ones. Customs maintains close liaison with trademark owners to strengthen intelligence exchange. Samples will be forwarded to the Government Chemist for laboratory tests if necessary to determine whether the product will impose adverse effects on the human body and threaten consumers health. Customs works closely with related government departments such as the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Consumer Council to prevent the flow of fake food into the market and protect the health of the public.
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