Public can bring dogs into permitted food premises starting today

Public can bring dogs into permitted food premises starting today       
     The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, visited a permitted food premises in the West Kowloon Cultural District this afternoon to observe the implementation of the new measure on the first day, and to exchange views with restaurant operators and customers. Mr Tse said, “The restaurant has made thorough preparations in terms of hygiene facilities and seating arrangements, and we can see customers bringing dogs were co-operative. Everyone was beaming, feeling that this is a remarkable breakthrough.” He expects that permitted food premises can demonstrate professionalism and self-discipline to strictly abide by the laws and licensing conditions. As for customers bringing dogs, they are expected to properly control their dogs while enjoying meals and to respect other customers, so as to jointly maintain a comfortable and harmonious dining environment.

     The Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Food), Ms Irene Young; the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Albert Yuen; and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene of the Legislative Council, Ms Chan Hoi-yan and Mr Yang Wing-kit, also joined the visit.Issued at HKT 22:05

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