FEHD reminds public to comply with regulations when dining out with dogs during Halloween

With Halloween approaching, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (October 18) reminded members of the public who plan to bring their dogs along when dining out to confirm in advance whether the restaurant concerned is permitted to admit dogs and to comply with the relevant law and regulations. At present, over 990 restaurants hold permits allowing dogs to enter. Persons-in-charge of these restaurants must ensure that their premises comply with the relevant licensing conditions and statutory requirements, step up staff supervision and remind customers bringing dogs of the relevant requirements, so as to safeguard public safety and hygiene. A spokesman for the FEHD stressed that both restaurant operators and dog owners have the responsibility to comply with the relevant regulations. Restaurants without permission must observe the law and must not allow customers to bring dogs onto their premises. Members of the public who bring dogs into non-permitted restaurants also commit an offence. The department will continue to conduct risk-based inspections and take enforcement action against any irregularities. The spokesman added that, since the measure of allowing dog

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