Press Releases
SFH visits Government Laboratory (with photos)
The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, today (November 15)
visited the Government Laboratory in Ho Man Tin to learn more about its work
in food testing and forensic science.
Dr Ko first toured the laboratory facilities dedicated to food analysis and
testing, and looked at the specialised instruments which assist professional
staff in examining harmful contaminants and heavy metals in food.
The Government Laboratory provides food analysis services principally for
the Centre for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
and the Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department. The food testing
services cover three main areas, namely the analysis of food additives, food
contaminants and food ingredients.
The laboratory assists other government departments with a wide range of
scientific analytical services including environmental sample analysis,
Chinese medicine tests, pharmaceuticals analysis, product safety tests and
classification of dangerous goods.
In addition the Government Laboratory provides a number of forensic services
including analysis of evidence collected at crime scenes, DNA analysis,
physical and chemical analysis of evidence, and crime scene attendance.
In the past year, the Government Laboratory conducted more than 670 000
tests and about 18 000 forensic cases for different Government departments.
Dr Ko noted that the Government Laboratory also plays an active role in
international technical exchange and assists the local industry in enhancing
its standards. The Government Laboratory is recognised internationally as
providing world-class scientific services, he added.
Dr Ko said, "This year marks the centenary of the Government Laboratory. To
cope with future challenges, the Government Laboratory will continue to
strive for excellence, aiming to maintain its position as a leading
laboratory in the Asia-Pacific region."
Ends/Friday, November 15, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:54
NNNN
(Photo
1) (Photo
2) (Photo
3)