Ref : GL 60/3/1

15 October 2004

Dear Sirs,

Termination of Complimentary Mailing Service
of Textiles Trader Registration Circulars

INTRODUCTION

Beginning 1999, we have arranged for all our trade information and circulars to be uploaded onto our homepage. The public can download or view them free of charge at the following web sites:

English Version
http://www.tid.gov.hk/english/aboutus/tradecircular/tradecircular_maincontent.html 

Traditional Chinese Version
http://www.tid.gov.hk/tc_chi/aboutus/tradecircular/tradecircular_maincontent.html 

Simplified Chinese Version
http://www.tid.gov.hk/sc_chi/aboutus/tradecircular/tradecircular_maincontent.html

We are pleased to note that so far feedback on the web sites has been positive and there is a great number of visitors everyday.

TERMINATION OF COMPLIMENTARY
MAILING SERVICE FROM 1 APRIL 2005

2. In recent years, the Government has been encouraging electronic delivery of services through which less paper is consumed, use of resources is economized, and time for processing and information dissemination is shortened. Many traders and organizations have come to realize that browsing our web sites is a convenient and quick channel to look up relevant trade information. Against this background and to promote a green government, our Department has decided to terminate the complimentary mailing service of all trade circulars, including the Textiles Trader Registration Circulars, with effect from 1 April 2005.
   
   
3. It is our pleasure to introduce to you our free e-mail notification service. By registering your e-mail address and selecting the type of trade information you desire, you will receive an email alert whenever there is any new trade information, or when a new trade circular is issued by this Department. For details, please visit the following web sites:
   

English Version
http://www.tid.gov.hk/portal/ie/html/IE_E_Login_Pub_Index_e.htm

Traditional Chinese Version
http://www.tid.gov.hk/portal/ie/html/IE_E_Login_Pub_Index_c.htm

ENQUIRIES

4. For enquiries, please contact the TTRS Unit at 2398 5472.
   

Yours faithfully,





( C S Lau )

for Director-General of Trade and Industry

Note: The Chinese text of this Notice is for reference only. In case of discrepancies between the English and Chinese texts, the English text shall for all purposes be conclusive.