Implementation of the Mainland's enhanced measures to regulate and control the source of vegetables supplied to Hong Kong has been smooth since it launched April 1, the Health, Welfare & Food Bureau says.

The measures will better protect the quality of vegetables and public health, it said, adding that supplies might be affected for a short period and will resume normal once the new system is fully running. Both sides will work together to ensure the normal and stable supply of vegetables.

The new inspection and quarantine system stipulates that vegetables should be properly labelled before export to Hong Kong, to enhance the management of food incidents. Swifter tracing of sources will enable Mainland authorities to identify problems and take targeted action.