What are the specific legal requirements for medicine labelling and packaging in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has very strict and detailed requirements for the labelling and packaging of medicines to ensure consumers receive accurate and important product information. Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Regulations, the labels of all registered pharmaceutical products sold in Hong Kong must clearly state the following information: the product name, active ingredients and their quantities, Hong Kong registration number (in the format HK-XXXXX), manufacturer name, batch number and expiry date. Certain medicines may be subject to additional labelling requirements, such as warning statements reading “Poison”, “Prescription Only” or “To be sold under the supervision of a pharmacist”. Packaging must also protect the medicines against contamination and damage under normal handling and storage conditions. In addition, all information provided to consumers, including labels and package inserts, must be available in both English and Traditional Chinese. These requirements help ensure that both professionals and members of the public can use medicines safely and correctly.