Hong Kong – EPD continues to take stringent enforcement actions against concrete batching plants in Yau Tong
EPD continues to take stringent enforcement actions against concrete batching plants in Yau Tong
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A spokesman of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) said today (February 4) that the EPD has stringent requirements and monitoring to the operation of concrete batching plants (CBPs), and will not tolerate any operations that adversely affected the environment.
The spokesman said that the EPD has been closely monitoring the operation of two CBPs of the China Concrete Co. Limited located at 20 and 22 Tung Yuen Street respectively, and taking stringent enforcement actions against their malpractice. Since 2021, the EPD had initiated 17 prosecutions against the CBPs which are currently pending court trial.
As the operations of the two CBPs failed to meet the requirement of environmental protection, the EPD refused the applications of renewal of a Specified Process Licence (SPL) for the two CBPs at 22 and 20 Tung Yuen Street in April, 2021 and April, 2022, respectively, and the two CBPs appealed subsequently.
The appeal and judicial review lodged by the CBP at 22 Tung Yuen Street had been dismissed by the Air Pollution Control Appeal Board and the High Court respectively and its license had lapsed. The proceeding of appeal by the CBP at 20 Tung Yuen Street is still underway.
In order to stop the continuous operation of the CBP at 22 Tung Yuen Street, the EPD, through the Department of Justice, applied for an interim injunction from the Court of First Instance of the High Court on April 13, 2022, requesting the CBP to stop operation involving cement works (including concrete production) immediately, and the interim injunction was granted by the Court of First Instance until April 22, 2022. Thereafter, the Court of First Instance decided not to extend the interim injunction and to adjourn the hearing to another day, under the commitment made by the CBP that its operation would not lead to air pollution and nuisance caused to the public.
The spokesman said, “We have been following up with the Department of Justice on working to schedule the case as soon as possible to obtain a final injunction, so as to stop the operation of the CBP at 22 Tung Yuen Street.
“We strongly condemn the CBP of the China Concrete Co. Limited to continue its operation after the application of renewal of license had been refused. We will take follow-up actions against all irregularities in a serious manner. Meanwhile, the department is also taking stringent enforcement actions by collecting and compiling evidence for a number of cases to initiate further prosecution actions.”
FEHD continues to take stringent enforcement actions relating to anti-epidemic regulations
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FEHD continues to take stringent enforcement actions against bars/pubs and other catering premises in defiance of anti-epidemic regulations (with photos)
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FEHD takes stringent enforcement actions against bars/pubs and other catering premises in defiance of anti-epidemic regulations (with photos)
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FEHD takes stringent enforcement actions relating to anti-epidemic regulations over the past four days
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Hong Kong – FEHD continues to take stringent enforcement actions relating to anti-epidemic regulations
A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said today (August 27) that the FEHD and the Police continued to step up their inspections to take stringent enforcement actions territory-wide against premises operators, staff and customers in bars/pubs, other catering premises and certain other premises that defy the anti-epidemic regulations, through its respective inspections and joint operations, yesterday (August 26) till small hours today. The spokesman said that given the gradual deterioration of recent epidemic situation, enforcement departments will proactively take stringent enforcement actions on an ongoing basis. Premises operators and the public are urged not to defy the law, but to work together to reduce the risk of virus transmission in the community.
The spokesman reminded parties concerned to strictly comply with the requirements and directions under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) (the Cap. 599F Regulation), and the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) etc., including the requirement on the Red Code and Amber Code under the Vaccine Pass.
The enforcement figures of the FEHD and the Police yesterday are as follows:
Inspections
Prosecution actions initiated against operator of premises
Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) issued to patrons or staff of the premises
Bars/pubs
37
2
42
Other catering premises
500
6
6
Moreover, the FEHD and the Police also required the premises to take corresponding measures for reducing the risk of transmission. Premises found with irregularities had to, on the subsequent day of being identified of the irregularities by the enforcement officers, cease selling or supplying food or drink for consumption on the premises from 6pm to 4.59am of the subsequent day, and allow no more than two persons to be seated together at one table, for a period of three or 14 days or closure of the premises for 14 days. The details of the case numbers are as follows:
To take corresponding measures for reducing the risk of transmission
Bars/pubs
Other catering premises
No evening dine-in and restricting to two persons per table for three days
Not applicable
1
No evening dine-in and restricting to two persons per table for 14 days
Not applicable
4
Closure of the premises for 14 days
2
Not applicable
If a person responsible for carrying on a catering business contravenes the Cap. 599F Regulation or the requirements and directions of the Vaccine Pass, he or she is liable to be prosecuted and, upon conviction, to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months. Persons who are present at catering premises or other specified premises must comply with directions applicable to them. Non-compliance with the relevant directions is an offence and offenders are subject to a maximum fine of $10,000, or the liability may be discharged by paying a fixed penalty of $5,000. In addition, for customers in breach of the requirement on the maximum number of persons per table within catering premises, they are liable to a fixed penalty of $5,000 for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G). For persons not wearing a mask when they are not eating or drinking at a table therein, they are liable to a fixed penalty of $5,000 for contravening the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I).
To reduce the risk of virus transmission in the community, the spokesman strongly appeals to all sectors of the community again to stay vigilant and comply with the relevant regulations on prevention and control of disease in a concerted and persistent manner. The FEHD has strengthened its publicity efforts and will continue to take stringent enforcement actions. All sectors are reminded to exercise self-discipline and co-operate to fight the virus together.
Hong Kong – FEHD continues to take stringent enforcement actions against bars/pubs and other catering premises in defiance of anti-epidemic regulations (with photos)
A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said today (June 12) that the FEHD continued to step up its inspections territory-wide and conducted joint operations with the Police in Eastern District, Southern District, Yau Tsim District, Kowloon City District, Tuen Mun District, Tai Po District and Sai Kung District yesterday (June 11) till small hours today, so as to take enforcement actions against operators, staff and customers of bars/pubs, other catering premises and other premises in defiance of the anti-epidemic regulations. The spokesman reiterated that there have been multiple infection cases in certain bars/pubs and other catering premises recently, and it may be possible that among them, some operators and customers might not have complied with epidemic prevention regulations and restrictions, enforcement departments will proactively take stringent enforcement actions on an ongoing basis.
The spokesman reminded parties concerned to remain vigilant and strictly comply with the requirements and directions under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) (the Regulation), the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) etc., with a view to minimising the transmission risk in the community.
The spokesman said, “All sectors of the community should not lower their guard, as the risk of rebound in the epidemic situation remains. The FEHD urges premises operators not to defy the law.”
The FEHD and the Police yesterday inspected a total of 108 catering premises (including 61 bars/pubs) during the joint operations, and the FEHD on its own inspected a total of 325 catering premises (including 51 bars/pubs) and 107 other premises in all districts. The FEHD initiated procedures on prosecution against operators of 10 bars/pubs in Eastern District, Yau Tsim District, Kowloon City District and Tai Po District and eight other catering premises in Wan Chai District, Eastern District, Southern District, Mong Kok District, Tuen Mun District, Yuen Long District and Sai Kung District suspected of breaching the requirements under the directions.
The FEHD also required the premises to take corresponding measures for reducing the risk of transmission. Seven bars/pubs and eight other catering premises found with irregularities had to, on the subsequent day of being identified of the irregularities by the enforcement officers, cease selling or supplying food or drink for consumption on the premises from 6pm to 4.59am of the subsequent day, and restrict the number of persons per table to no more than two for a period of three, seven or 14 days; while three bars/pubs found with irregularities had to, on the subsequent day of being identified of the irregularities by the enforcement officers, close for 7 day or 14 days.
In addition, the FEHD also issued fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to one staff suspected of breaching the requirement of RAT record checking and one staff suspected of breaching Vaccine Pass requirement in bars/pubs. The FEHD also issued FPNs to one customer suspected of breaching the requirement of scanning “LeaveHomeSafe” venue QR code, one staff suspected of breaching the Vaccine Pass requirement and one staff suspected of breaching the mask wearing requirement in other catering premises. The Police also took enforcement actions during the joint operations.
If a person responsible for carrying on a catering business contravenes the Regulation or the requirements and directions of the Vaccine Pass, he or she is liable to be prosecuted and, upon conviction, to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months. Persons who are present at catering premises or other specified premises must comply with directions applicable to them. Non-compliance with the relevant directions is an offence and offenders are subject to a maximum fine of $10,000, or the liability may be discharged by paying a fixed penalty of $5,000. In addition, for customers in breach of the requirement on the maximum number of persons per table within catering premises, they are liable to a fixed penalty of $5,000 for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G). For persons not wearing a mask when they are not eating or drinking at a table therein, they are liable to a fixed penalty of $5,000 for contravening the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I).
To minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the spokesman strongly appealed to all sectors of the community to stay vigilant and comply with the relevant regulations on prevention and control of disease in a concerted and persistent manner. The FEHD has strengthened its publicity efforts and will continue to take stringent enforcement actions. All sectors are reminded to exercise self-discipline and co-operate to fight the virus together.
Hong Kong – FEHD takes stringent enforcement actions against bars/pubs and other catering premises in defiance of anti-epidemic regulations (with photos)
A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said today (June 11) that the FEHD continued to step up its inspections territory-wide and conducted joint operations with the Police in Central and Western District, Wan Chai District, Islands District, Mong Kok District, Sham Shui Po District, Wong Tai Sin District, Sha Tin District, Kwai Tsing District, Tuen Mun District and Yuen Long District yesterday (June 10) till small hours today, so as to take enforcement actions against operators, staff and customers of bars/pubs, other catering premises and other premises in defiance of the anti-epidemic regulations. The spokesman reiterated that there have been multiple infection cases in certain bars/pubs and other catering premises recently, and it may be possible that among them, some operators and customers might not have complied with epidemic prevention regulations and restrictions, enforcement departments will proactively take stringent enforcement actions on an ongoing basis.
The spokesman reminded parties concerned to remain vigilant and strictly comply with the requirements and directions under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) (the Regulation), the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) etc., with a view to minimising the transmission risk in the community.
The spokesman said, “All sectors of the community should not lower their guard, as the risk of rebound in the epidemic situation remains. The FEHD urges premises operators not to defy the law.”
The FEHD and the Police yesterday inspected a total of 139 catering premises (including 72 bars/pubs) and eight other premises during the joint operations, and the FEHD on its own inspected a total of 400 catering premises (including nine bars/pubs) and 134 other premises in all districts. The FEHD initiated procedures on prosecution against operators of 15 bars/pubs in Central and Western District, Wan Chai District, Mong Kok District, Sham Shui Po District, Wong Tai Sin District and Tuen Mun District and two other catering premises in Kwai Tsing and Tsuen Wan Districts suspected of breaching the requirements under the directions.
The FEHD also required the premises to take corresponding measures for reducing the risk of transmission. Eight bars/pubs and two other catering premises found with irregularities had to, on the subsequent day of being identified of the irregularities by the enforcement officers, cease selling or supplying food or drink for consumption on the premises from 6pm to 4.59am of the subsequent day, and restrict the number of persons per table to no more than two for a period of three, seven or 14 days; while seven bars/pubs found with irregularities had to, on the subsequent day of being identified of the irregularities by the enforcement officers, close for 14 days.
In addition, the FEHD also issued fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to 12 staff suspected of breaching the requirement of RAT record checking and two staff suspected of breaching the mask-wearing requirement and one customer suspected of breaching the requirement of scanning “LeaveHomeSafe” venue QR code and Vaccine Pass requirement in bars/pubs. The Police also took enforcement actions during the joint operations.
If a person responsible for carrying on a catering business contravenes the Regulation or the requirements and directions of the Vaccine Pass, he or she is liable to be prosecuted and, upon conviction, to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months. Persons who are present at catering premises or other specified premises must comply with directions applicable to them. Non-compliance with the relevant directions is an offence and offenders are subject to a maximum fine of $10,000, or the liability may be discharged by paying a fixed penalty of $5,000. In addition, for customers in breach of the requirement on the maximum number of persons per table within catering premises, they are liable to a fixed penalty of $5,000 for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G). For persons not wearing a mask when they are not eating or drinking at a table therein, they are liable to a fixed penalty of $5,000 for contravening the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I).
To minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the spokesman strongly appealed to all sectors of the community to stay vigilant and comply with the relevant regulations on prevention and control of disease in a concerted and persistent manner. The FEHD has strengthened its publicity efforts and will continue to take stringent enforcement actions. All sectors are reminded to exercise self-discipline and co-operate to fight the virus together.
Hong Kong – FEHD takes stringent enforcement actions relating to anti-epidemic regulations over the past four days
A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said today (June 6) that the FEHD continued to step up its inspections territory-wide and conducted joint operations with the Police in a number of districts over the past four days, so as to take enforcement actions against operators, staff and customers of bars/pubs, other catering premises and other premises in defiance of the anti-epidemic regulations. The spokesman reiterated that there have been multiple infection cases in certain bars/pubs and other catering premises, enforcement departments will proactively take enforcement actions on an ongoing basis. The spokesman reminded parties concerned again to remain vigilant and strictly comply with the requirements and directions under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) (the Regulation), the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) etc., with a view to minimising the transmission risk in the community.
The spokesman said, “All sectors of the community should not lower their guard, as the risk of rebound in the epidemic situation remains. The FEHD urges premises operators not to defy the law.”
The FEHD and the Police in the past four days (June 2 to 5) inspected a total of 133 catering premises (including 15 bars/pubs) and 27 other premises during the joint operations, and the FEHD on its own inspected a total of 1890 catering premises (including 70 bars/pubs) and 518 other premises in all districts. The FEHD initiated procedures on prosecution against operators of 10 catering premises in Central and Western District, Mong Kok, Wong Tai Sin, North District and Sai Kung and six bars/pubs in Central and Western District and Mong Kok suspected of breaching the requirements under the directions. Also, pursuant to the Food Business Regulation (Cap. 132X), the FEHD initiated procedures on prosecution against one restaurant operator suspected for operating food business in places outside the approved areas delineated on the plan under the licence.
The FEHD also required the premises to take corresponding measures for reducing the risk of transmission. Four bars/pubs and 10 other catering premises found with irregularities had to, on the subsequent day of being identified of the irregularities by the enforcement officers, cease selling or supplying food or drink for consumption on the premises from 6pm to 4.59am of the subsequent day, and restrict the number of persons per table to no more than two for a period of three, seven or 14 days; while two bars/pubs found with irregularities had to, on the subsequent day of being identified of the irregularities by the enforcement officers, close for seven days.
In addition, the FEHD also issued fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to 11 persons in a catering premises and six persons in a bar in Central suspected of breaching the group gathering requirement, and two customers suspected of breaching the requirement of scanning “LeaveHomeSafe” venue QR code and to one staff suspected of breaching the Vaccine Pass requirement in other catering premises. The Police also took enforcement actions during the joint operations.
If a person responsible for carrying on a catering business contravenes the Regulation or the requirements and directions of the Vaccine Pass, he or she is liable to be prosecuted and, upon conviction, to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months. Persons who are present at catering premises or other specified premises must comply with directions applicable to them. Non-compliance with the relevant directions is an offence and offenders are subject to a maximum fine of $10,000, or the liability may be discharged by paying a fixed penalty of $5,000. In addition, for customers in breach of the requirement on the maximum number of persons per table within catering premises, they are liable to a fixed penalty of $5,000 for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G). For persons not wearing a mask when they are not eating or drinking at a table therein, they are liable to a fixed penalty of $5,000 for contravening the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I).
Any licensee who carries on food business outside the licensed area is liable to be prosecuted for breaching section 34C of the Food Business Regulation (Cap. 132X) and, upon conviction, to a maximum fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for three months.
In addition, over the last long weekend, the FEHD, in collaboration with several government departments, conducted joint operations and carried out publicity and educational work at various public places where people, including domestic helpers, congregate during weekend and public holidays. The FEHD appealed to them to raise awareness of epidemic prevention and comply with the various anti-epidemic regulations and restrictions, stepped up patrols to combat unlicensed hawking activities, and arranged for cleaning service contractors to strengthen the street cleaning services at the relevant spots.
From January 1 this year to yesterday, a total of 180 FPNs were issued to persons who breached public cleanliness offences or caused obstruction in public places, nine persons were arrested and prosecuted for illegal hawking in public places, 162 seizures of hawker abandoned articles, including cooked food, were effected, and three prosecutions were also taken against the operators of restaurants for breaching the Food Business Regulation (Cap. 132X). Domestic helpers have also been reminded by other government departments to comply with the regulations on mask wearing and the prohibition of gatherings in public places.
To minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the spokesman strongly appealed to all sectors of the community to stay vigilant and comply with the relevant regulations on prevention and control of disease in a concerted and persistent manner. The FEHD has strengthened its publicity efforts and will continue to take stringent enforcement actions. All sectors are reminded to exercise self-discipline and co-operate to fight the virus together.
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