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"Complying with the two ordinances in the employment field is a complex task. Thus the Commission believes that this consultation exercise provides a good opportunity for people in the employment field to familiarise themselves with the ordinances, and adhere to fair and lawful employment practices.

"Employers and employees alike will then be much better placed to follow the employment provisions of the two ordinances when they are brought into force by the end of this year," said Dr Cheung.

"The Commission welcomes comments from employees, employers, and concern groups on the two draft codes. The Commission looks forward to meeting these organisations during the consultation period to facilitate the exchange of views in relation to the draft codes of practice."

Employees, employers and concern groups are invited to give their comments in writing on the draft codes to EOC by September 7 to EOC office at Unit 2002, 20th floor, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, I Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The telephone number and fax number of the EOC office is 2511 8165 and 2511 8142 respectively.

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Additional copies of the draft codes of practice may be obtained from the EOC

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Government to monitor IV solutions investigation

In response to an announcement by B Braun Medical (HK) Ltd today (Friday) that it would temporarily stop supplying a number of intravenous (IV) solutions and one item of metronidazole produced by its Malaysian plant and to collect these products from all hospitals and users, a spokesman for the Department of Health said:

"The department has been in close contact with the company in the investigation of recent reports on contamination of IV solutions.

"We consider that the decision announced by the company today a reasonable and appropriate step to take in the interest of patients and to facilitate thorough investigation.