Food court stalls caught off guard by rules over plastic serving containers
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Hong Kong's Environmental Protection Department clarified that paper products with plastic lining are only permitted for takeaway, not dine-in service. This clarification followed a warning issued to a food stall owner at Dragon Centre in Sham Shui Po, who expressed surprise. The rules, which aim to reduce plastic waste, caught some operators off guard, with owners reporting they were unaware of the restriction.
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Government issued warning to food stall owner for using plastic-coated paper for dine-in.
Hong Kong environmental authorities warned restaurant operators not to use disposable tableware coated in plastic for dine-in service.
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The Environmental Protection Department clarified that paper products with an inner plastic lining could only be used for takeaway.
South China Morning Post- Government issued warning to food stall owner for using plastic-coated paper for dine-in.
- Environmental Protection Department clarifies rule: paper with plastic lining only for takeaway.
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Loaded language removedHong Kong environmental authorities have warned that restaurant operators must not use disposable tableware coated in plastic for dine-in service, after some owners told the South China Morning Post they were unaware of inspectors.
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The Environmental Protection Department clarified that paper products with an inner plastic lining could only be used for takeaway.
South China Morning PostHong Kong environmental authorities warned restaurant operators not to use disposable tableware coated in plastic for dine-in service.
South China Morning PostSome restaurant owners told the South China Morning Post they were caught off guard by inspectors.
South China Morning Post