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Hong Kong does not have a market for hemp products because the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance has a zero tolerance for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Hong Kong enacted the Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) (Amendment) Regulation 2018.

Hong Kong does not have any policy changes on the labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods.

Effective January 24, 2020, Hong Kong lifted its ban on the importation and sale of romaine lettuce from Salinas, California.

Hong Kong is a major export destination for high-value U.S. food and beverage products to Asia.

ATO Hong Kong supported four major trade shows in Hong Kong in 2019 that attracted over 78,000 buyers and maximized marketing opportunities for over 60 U.S. exhibitors....

Hong Kong remains the 5th largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products, by value; importing more than mainland China and Taiwan.

Hong Kong Customs seized 540 MT of smuggled frozen meats with an estimated market value of about USD6.4 million in Hong Kong waters on four fishing boats when they were on the way to China.

Hong Kong has experienced ongoing protests with escalating violence every weekend since June 2019.

The Hong Kong government suspended the import and sale of U.S. romaine lettuce in any form (lettuce head, salad mix, etc.) from Salinas, California effective November 23, 2019.

Twelve U.S. exhibitors showcased their products to Hong Kong and regional buyers at Hong Kong Food Expo 2019, and achieved fruitful results with projected sales of $975,000.

Hong Kong is the fifth-largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products, by value.