The Food & Drugs (Composition & Labelling) (Amendment) Regulation 2025, aimed at strengthening the regulation of pre-packaged konjac-containing jelly confectionery, was published in the Government Gazette today.

The legislative amendments provide that sales of mini-cup konjac-containing jelly confectionery with a height or width not exceeding 45mm be prohibited. In addition, other konjac jelly products are to be labelled with warning statements about choking risks on their packaging.

The Government highlighted that while konjac itself is a safe food additive, the smooth and slippery surface and firm texture of konjac jellies may pose a choking risk. It said this risk is particularly high for children and the elderly.

The amended regulations will be tabled before the Legislative Council on July 23 for negative vetting. Once approved, the new requirements for prepackaged mini-cup konjac-containing jelly confectionery will take effect on April 1, 2026.

The Centre for Food Safety will enhance education on choking prevention. This will include issuing letters to schools, organising seminars, and sharing information on social media.

The centre will also arrange technical meetings with relevant businesses and issue user guidelines to facilitate understanding of and compliance with the new requirements.