Powdered Formula

Breaches and Penalty

The Trade and Industry Department works closely with the Customs and Excise Department to enforce the export control licensing system for powdered formula in Hong Kong.  Authorised officers of the Customs and Excise Department may conduct inspections on exports of powdered formula from time to time.  Suspected malpractices are subject to full investigation.  Legal and/or administrative actions may be taken against any traders engaged in any malpractice.

In addition to prosecution, the Trade and Industry Department may take administrative actions against the persons who have breached the Conditions of Issue on the Export Licence.  Such administrative actions include but are not limited to, cancellation/ suspension/ revocation of a licence, refusal to issue a licence, debarment of all licensing facilities.

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