Hong Kong Customs today (April 4) reminds the trade that the department attaches great importance in upholding consumer protection, and will follow up any alleged contravention of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (TDO) at shops targeting visitors.
As stepped-up spot checks, Hong Kong Customs today (April 4) visited two shops selling jewellery to Mainland visitors situated at To Kwa Wan and Kowloon Bay respectively to detect any irregularities under the Ordinance.
While the shops were found to have displayed notices as required under the Trade Descriptions (Marking) (Gold and Gold Alloy) Order and the Trade Descriptions (Marking) (Platinum) Order, Customs officers have taken away some necklaces and bracelets from the shops for testing of the accuracy of fineness marked thereon by the Government Laboratory.
Customs officers reminded operators their legal liability under TDO.
Any person who is found to have breached the Trade Descriptions Ordinance will be subject to criminal prosecution. The maximum penalty is a fine of $500,000 and five years' imprisonment.
Ends/Wednesday, April 4, 2007