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 34th BFAC meeting uploaded  

• Press release for the 30 March 2017 BFAC meeting

• Papers for the 16th FRSTF meeting uploaded 

• Papers for the 16th WRTF meeting uploaded   

• Papers for the 16th BLGTF meeting uploaded  

• 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 22nd Food (restaurants) BLG meeting uploaded  

• Notes for the 22nd Food (non-restaurants) BLG meeting uploaded  

• Notes for the 24th Cinema 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 

• Notes for the 16th Recreational clubs BLG meeting uploaded  

Business Consultation e-Platform

Current Consultation Exercises

• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Hong Kong and Australia
• Second Consultation Paper on "Arrangements for the Frequency Spectrum in the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz Bands upon Expiry of the Existing Assignments for Public Mobile Telecommunications Services and the Spectrum Utilisation Fee"

Upcoming 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)
• Amendment to Harmful Substances in Food Regulation (Cap. 132AF)
• Introduction of a Mandatory Pre-market Safety Assessment Scheme for Genetically Modified (GM) Food
• Amendment to Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) Regulations (Cap. 132V)

Consultation Results for Past Consultation Exercises

• Revision of Statutory Fees and Charges Related to Civil Aviation
• Trade Single Window
• Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
• Public Consultation on the Future Development of the Electricity Market
• Public Consultation on Future Fuel Mix for Electricity Generation in Hong Kong
• More Efficient Utilisation of the 8-digit Numbering Plan
• Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities
• Consultation on Copyright Tribunal Rules
• Consultation on the Standing Offer Agreement for Quality Professional Services
• An Effective Resolution Regime For Financial Institutions In Hong Kong -- Second Consultation

• New Agricultural Policy: Sustainable Agricultural Development in Hong Kong

• Risk-based Capital Framework for the Insurance Industry of Hong Kong
• Review of Licence Conditions in Carrier Licences Issued under the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106)
• Task Force on External Lighting “Stakeholders and the Public Engagement Exercise”

• Public Engagement on Municipal Solid Waste Charging of the Council for Sustainable Development

• Controlling Emissions of Air Pollutants from Non-road Mobile Sources – Air Pollution Control (Non-road Mobile Machinery) (Emissions) Regulation
• Proposals to improve the regulatory regime for listed entity auditors
• Public Engagement and Consultation on Working Hours
• Proposed Application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
• Hong Kong Code of Marketing and Quality of Formula Milk and Related Products, and Food Products for Infants & Young Children (“the HK Code”)
• Second Consultation Paper on “Arrangements for the Frequency Spectrum in the 1.9 – 2.2 GHz Band upon Expiry of the Existing Frequency Assignments for 3G Mobile Services”
• Proposed Updates to Safety Standards for Toys and Children’s Products

Be the Smart Regulator Programme

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