Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 gazetted
Through legislative amendments, mini-cup konjac-containing jelly confectionery with a height or width not exceeding 45 millimetres will be prohibited for sale in the market. In addition, other konjac jelly products must be labelled with choking warning statements on their packaging to remind consumers to exercise caution while eating.
A Government spokesman said, “While konjac itself is a safe food additive, the smooth and slippery surface and firm texture of konjac jellies may pose a choking risk if not consumed properly. This risk is particularly high for children and the elderly. The Government has been promoting health education messages on the prevention of food choking through various channels, such as advising consumers to avoid slurping mini-cup konjac-containing jelly confectionery directly.”
“Caution: Do not swallow whole. Elderly and children must consume under supervision.
注意：勿一口吞食，長者及兒童須在監護下食用。”
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) will continue to enhance health education on choking prevention, including issuing letters to schools, organising seminars, and sharing information on social media. In addition, the CFS will arrange technical meetings with the trade and issue user guidelines in due course to facilitate the trade’s understanding of and compliance with the new requirements.
Issued at HKT 16:00
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