Hong Kong, 18 July 2016 – GS1 Hong Kong Food Industry Forum 2016, jointly organised by GS1 Hong Kong and Global Food Safety Initiative China (GFSI), was held on 18 July. Themed with “A New Paradigm to Deliver Consumer Trust Through Food Chain Visibility” this year, the Forum provided a platform for 300 food safety experts and stakeholders in the food industry to exchange views on the regulatory policy implications, enhancing consumer trust by traceability and industry collaborations. The Forum’s Guest of Honor, Professor Sophia Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Food and Health, elaborated on the ongoing efforts made by the Hong Kong Government in safeguarding food safety and protecting the public health, and stressed the importance of cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary cooperation in tackling food safety challenges ahead.