The European Commission has released its 2024 annual notification report on food contact materials (FCMs) and related articles, highlighting the key products affected and the most frequently reported issues.

This page lists the contact information of Hong Kong trade associations related to household products.

India has allowed the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food contact materials (FCM) and articles.

Hong Kong is a world-renowned sourcing centre for houseware products, including tableware, kitchenware, non-electric domestic cooking/heating appliances and sanitary ware, made from a large range of materials. In response to intensified competition from indigenous Chinese companies and other Asian suppliers, Hong Kong companies are shifting from original equipment manufacturing (OEM) to original design manufacturing (ODM). A few also develop and market their own brands. They are moving upmarket by using more advanced technology in production, providing innovative designs and improving product quality.