(a) To supervise a new team which is responsible for overseeing various projects including reviewing the existing regulation on food additives and proposing a regulatory mechanism for food additives as described under Codex; (b) To work with experts/stakeholders, including setting up working group for developing a regulatory mechanism for food additives; (c) To provide support for the working group including the conduction of literature review, risk assessment, surveys, standard-setting and preparation of information papers for discussion in the working group etc; (d) To make preparation for public consultation on the proposed regulatory mechanism for food additives; and (e) To perform any other duties assigned by senior officers. [Note: may be required to work irregular hours]

(a) A university degree AND a Master of Science degree in Food Science/Food Technology/Nutritional Science/Dietetics/Food Toxicology/Food Microbiology/Food Biotechnology, or related subjects from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; preference will be given to candidates with a Master of Public Health or related discipline with training in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at post-graduate level; (b) at least 10 years’ relevant post-graduate experience in food safety and related field, including standard setting work on food safety especially in the field of food additives; 5 years of which should be in a position with supervisory responsibilities; and (c) Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent; or Level 2/ Grade E or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [Note (1)], or equivalent.