Prof. WONG Ka-hing, Management Committee Member of PAIR, Director of the Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood) and Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, has been reappointed by the HKSAR Government as Vice-Chairman of the Expert Committee on Food Safety for a two-year term, with effect from 15 September 2026.
Prof. Wong’s reappointment recognises his extensive expertise and significant contributions to the fields of food science and food safety, as well as his leadership in advancing related policies. The Expert Committee on Food Safety is responsible for advising the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene on the formulation of food safety measures, the review of regulatory standards, and international practices, trends and developments. In addition, the Committee provides recommendations on risk communication strategies, playing a vital role in safeguarding public health and upholding food safety standards in Hong Kong.
Online coverage:
HKSAR Press Release - https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202609/11/P2026091000546.htm
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