Customs and FEHD Launch Joint Inspection of Hairy Crab Retailers Across Hong Kong
Bastillepost · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong Customs and the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) have launched a joint enforcement operation to inspect hairy crab retail outlets citywide. Since October 12, officers have inspected 42 stores, verifying source documentation and hygiene certificates to ensure compliance with the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, Food Safety Ordinance, and Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance. No violations have been found thus far, though authorities are also monitoring online crab sellers using big data analysis. The operation will continue as authorities remind both retailers and consumers to adhere to food safety regulations.
Key Points
- Joint inspection launched on October 12, 2026, covering hairy crab retail points across all districts
- 42 retail stores inspected so far, with no violations detected; operation ongoing
- Officers verify source certificates and hygiene documentation to confirm crabs are fit for human consumption
- Customs deploys big data systems to monitor online crab sellers for Trade Descriptions Ordinance compliance
- Consumers can report violations via Customs hotline 182 8080 or FEHD hotline 2868 0000