Hong Kong to ban "pigs" (10.14)
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Last Update: 2003-03-12
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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OA show ('918 '); in view of the fact that the public has been poisoned by the consumption of pig viscera containing asthma drugs in recent years, the Hong Kong agriculture, fisheries and conservation department intends to introduce legislation in this legislative year to prohibit the feeding of pigs with asthma drugs to livestock Under the public health (animals and birds) Ordinance, a new regulation is proposed to prohibit the use of drugs and related compounds, certain artificial hormones that may be harmful to humans, and certain antibiotics for feeding animals The AFCD will submit to the relevant committee of the new Legislative Council for consideration before the end of the year and to the Executive Council for approval at the beginning of next year Violators of the new rules may be fined up to HK $100000 It is also reported that the number of people who suffer discomfort from eating pig viscera has increased to 72 recently.
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