The Lands Department will set up a dedicated team to handle applications for redevelopment or wholesale conversion of industrial buildings, the Business Facilitation Advisory Committee says.

The committee held its 13th meeting today and was briefed by Government officials on how the new policy initiatives to optimise the use of old industrial buildings will facilitate the development of wine-related businesses.

As suggested by the committee's Food Business Task Force, the Government will consider promoting the concept of "wine and dine in industrial buildings" to potential investors.

The Department of Health told committee members steady progress was made in the registration of proprietary Chinese medicine. The Government planned to start the operation of the remaining provisions under the Chinese Medicine Ordinance relating to mandatory registration of proprietary Chinese medicine this year.

Relevant stakeholders will be consulted on the implementation details, and the department will continue to step up publicity of the implementation plan through different channels.