The relevant joint enforcement operations started last Thursday. During the inspections, officers monitored the sale of hairy crabs. Also, they checked the documents for the crabs' place of origin and health certificates to ensure they were fit for consumption and complied with relevant requirements under the laws.

Besides conducting inspections in the market, officers also conduct analyses and verify whether online shops selling hairy crabs comply with the ordinances.

Customs and the FEHD remind traders not to import or sell hairy crabs of an unknown origin. Consumers should purchase at reputable shops with the Shell Fish (Hairy Crab) Permit or relevant written permission granted by the FEHD.