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have any regulation in

requiring

the importers of chemicals

will have to provide such safety data sheets. It is

totally voluntary on the part of the importer. I hope

that the legislative procedure can be completed as soon as

possible.

these

Second, this regulations are under the Factories and

that which

and

Industrial Undertakings Ordinance that /means/employees of

non-industrial undertakings will not be protected.

though the relevant authority has indicated that in Hong

there are

Kong that different legislations to deal with work related

to dangerous substances,

professionals have

le.

pointed out for us that there are gaps in these Ordinances.

and therefore people working in warehouses

сараа

workers are not protected.

Moreover Besides the

and transport

ambit of

Heel

this

le. Ørdinances are quite different. So it seems we need to

consider a comprehensive manner ways to control the

use, conveyance and storage of such chemicals.

repeatly

I have just now onde again explained in detail, worries and

suggestions of myself and the labour sector. My aim is to

remind the Administration that the regulation still has

much to be desired. And I hope that the Administration

amendments will be moule will truly keep its promise, that is,

is, as soon as

the Sound

imperfection and

inadequancy

in

the

I hope that review

regulations. amendments

will be conducted as quickly as possible.

With these remarks, Sir, I support the motion.