It also investigates outbreaks of food-borne illness from food premises and stalls, and advises on food standards and the prevention and control of pests.

• 食物及公共衞生部亦负责调查在食物业处所及摊档因食物引致疾病的个案,并就食物安全标准及防治虫鼠事宜提供意见。