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Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong eateries in first phase of new rules

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Edith LinFebruary 3, 2026 at 06:20 AM
Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong eateries in first phase of new rules
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Hong Kong will soon allow dogs in up to 1,000 restaurants as part of a new initiative to become more pet-friendly. The Environment and Ecology Bureau plans to amend the Food Business Regulation, which currently prohibits dogs in food establishments, and aims to submit the changes within the first quarter of the year. Restaurants, excluding hotpot and barbecue establishments, can apply for permits by May, with the first approved eateries expected to welcome dogs by June. If applications exceed the initial quota, authorities will draw lots. Depending on the scheme's demand and feedback, a second batch of restaurants may be considered for registration by the end of the year.

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Legislative Council 50% Food Business Regulation 60% Environment and Ecology Bureau ×270% Hong Kong ×590%

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