Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
In anticipation of the upcoming National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays on the Mainland, the Department of Health (DH) today (September 29) announced that it has stepped up inspections of Authorized Sellers of Poisons (ASPs), commonly known as pharmacies; Listed Sellers of Poisons, commonly known as medicine companies; and Retailers of Chinese Herbal Medicines in tourist areas to monitor their compliance with the laws and the relevant codes of practice. Approximately 8 500 inspections of these premises were conducted in the first half of this year to combat illegal practices, particularly the illegal use of the pharmacy logo. These efforts aim to safeguard public health and enhance tourists’ confidence in shopping in Hong Kong. The DH also reminded tourists that registered premises of pharmacies in Hong Kong display a prescribed logo for identification (see attachment).
Stepping up inspections and enforcement
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