What's New

• Enhanced BFI web with new GovHK design streamlined navigation

The Business Facilitation Initiatives web （http://www.gov.hk/en/theme/bf/facilitation/）is taking on a fresh look today (24 March) using the new GovHK design to make it visually more vivid and easier to use. The new design particularly targets mobile device users by introducing enhancements like responsive design and other user-friendly features to enhance the browsing experience of users.

BFAC and Its Task Forces

• Papers for the 17th WRTF meeting uploaded  

• Papers for the 17th FRSTF meeting uploaded 

• Papers for the 17th BLGTF meeting uploaded 

• Papers for the 34th BFAC meeting uploaded  

• Press release for the 30 March 2017 BFAC meeting 

• Appointments of FRSTF members  

• Appointments of WRTF members  

• Appointments of BLGTF members  

• Press release for the 30 December 2015 (Appointments to BFAC)  

Business Liaison Groups

• Notes for the 25th Cinema BLG meeting uploaded 

• Notes for the 17th Recreational clubs BLG meeting uploaded 

• Notes for the 23rd Food (non-restaurants) BLG meeting uploaded 

• Notes for the 23rd Food (restaurants) BLG meeting uploaded 

• Notes for the 13th Guesthouses, holiday camps and holiday flats BLG meeting uploaded 

• Notes for the 20th Family amusement centres BLG meeting uploaded 

• Notes for the 23rd Hotels BLG meeting uploaded 

• Notes for the 22nd Karaoke establishments, nightclubs, bars and other entertainment clubs BLG meeting uploaded  

• Notes for the 17th Billiard establishments, public bowling-alleys and public skating rinks BLG meeting uploaded  

• Notes for the 20th Theme parks & attractions BLG meeting uploaded 

Business Consultation e-Platform

Current Consultation Exercises

• Proposed amendments to the Rules of the High Court (Cap 4A) for regulating proceedings before the Court of First Instance of the High Court under the Patents Ordinance (Cap 514), the Registered Designs Ordinance (Cap 522) and the Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap 559)
• Proposed Amendments to the Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) Regulations
• Draft Framework of the Voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme on Water Closets
• Consultation on Strengthening the Regulation of Person-to-Person Telemarketing Calls
• Review of Copyright Exceptions for Persons with a Print Disability

Upcoming Consultation Exercises

• Proposed Changes in the Allocation of the 3.4 – 3.7 GHz Band from Fixed Satellite Service to Mobile Service
• Amendment to Harmful Substances in Food Regulation (Cap. 132AF)
• Introduction of a Mandatory Pre-market Safety Assessment Scheme for Genetically Modified (GM) Food

Consultation Results for Past Consultation Exercises

• Public Engagement on Promotion of Sustainable Consumption of Biological Resources
• Consultation on regulations for protected arrangements under the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance
• Creation of a Class Licence for Regulating the Use of and Trade in 79 GHz Automotive Radars under Section 7B(2) of the Telecommunications Ordinance (Chapter 106)
• Establishment of a Reporting System on the Physical Cross-Boundary Transportation of Large Quantities of Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments
• Legislative Proposals Relating to Formula Products and Foods Intended for Infants and Young Children under the Age of 36 Months in Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Code of Marketing and Quality of Formula Milk and Related Products, and Food Products for Infants & Young Children (“the HK Code”)
• Refined Regulatory Framework for Pesticide Residues in Food in Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Code of Marketing of Formula Milk and Related Products, and Food Products for Infants & Young Children (the HK Code)
• Proposed updates to safety standards for toys and children’s products
• Proposal to Control Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Fountain Solutions and Printing Machine Cleansing Agents
• Revision of Statutory Fees and Charges Related to Civil Aviation
• Trade Single Window

   

Be the Smart Regulator Programme

• Report on the progress of the "Be the Smart Regulator" Programme – March 2017 update uploaded