Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599). Country/Territory China, Hong Kong SAR Document type Regulation Date 2008 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Public health Early warning system Inspection Hazards Liability/compensation Quarantine Pests/diseases Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of this Ordinance is to provides for the control and prevention of disease among human beings; to prevent the introduction into, the spread in and the transmission from, Hong Kong of any disease, source of disease or contamination; to apply relevant measures of the International Health Regulations promulgated by the World Health Organization; and to provide for connected purposes. Full text English/Chinese Website www.elegislation.gov.hk References - Legislation Implemented by Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599 sub. leg. A). Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 2008 (2020) Keyword: Public health, Early warning system, Inspection, Hazards, Liability/compensation, Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Certification, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap. 599 sub. leg. H). Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 2020 Keyword: Public health, Early warning system, Transport/storage, Inspection, Hazards, International trade, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599 sub. leg. F). Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 2020 (2020) Keyword: Public health, Business/industry/corporations, Early warning system, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX