FEHD advises public to abide by policies when eating in restaurants with pets throughout Halloween
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With Halloween approaching, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (October 18) advised members of the general public who prepare to bring their canines along when eating in restaurants to validate beforehand whether the dining establishment worried is allowed to confess pets and to adhere to the pertinent law and policies. At present, over 990 dining establishments hold licenses enabling canines to go into. Persons-in-charge of these dining establishments need to guarantee that their properties abide by the appropriate licensing conditions and statutory requirements, step up personnel guidance and advise clients bringing pets of the appropriate requirements, so regarding secure public security and health.
A representative for the FEHD worried that both dining establishment operators and pet dog owners have the duty to adhere to the appropriate guidelines. Dining establishments without authorization should observe the law and needs to not permit consumers to bring canines onto their properties. Members of the general public who bring canines into non-permitted dining establishments likewise dedicate an offense. The department will continue to carry out risk-based evaluations and take enforcement action versus any abnormalities.
The spokesperson included that, given that the procedure of permitting canines to get in allowed dining establishments was executed on July 9, the FEHD has actually helped the trade and members of the general public in abiding by the pertinent requirements through continuous examinations, promotion and education. Following the preliminary one-month adjustment duration, the department has actually embraced a practical and versatile enforcement method, carrying out risk-based assessments to strike a proper balance in between promoting animal inclusivity and protecting food security and public health.
Concerning dining establishments which unlawfully enable pets to go into, the FEHD has, to date, started 20 prosecutions versus angering dining establishments and 7 prosecutions versus individuals who unlawfully brought canines into such dining establishments. In addition, the FEHD has actually taken rigid enforcement action versus major breaches dedicated by clients bringing canines to allowed dining establishments, consisting of 4 prosecutions for stopping working to keep canines firmly on a leash.
The spokesperson repeated that allowed dining establishments should strictly adhere to the law and licensing conditions. These consist of restricting open-flame cooking at dining tables; declining entry of battling canines or understood hazardous pet dogs; and prohibiting canines access to food spaces. At all times while in a dining establishment, a pet dog needs to be firmly held by an adult on a leash not surpassing 1.5 metres in length, or safely connected to a component. Pet dog owners need to likewise make sure that their canines are effectively managed at all times. The FEHD will take definitive enforcement action versus any infractions.
The FEHD once again interested dining establishments and clients to adhere to the law and the appropriate requirements, satisfy their particular duties and assist preserve an enjoyable dining environment and public health, thus promoting animal inclusivity. Members of the general public might check out the FEHD’s devoted web page (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/licensing/dog_restaurants/dog_restaurants_list.htmlfor pertinent info and the complete list of allowed dining establishments.
Ends/Sunday, October 18, 2026
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