| August |
| 1 August 2002 |
The Department extends the Market Manager Pilot Scheme to the Hung Hom, North Kwai Chung and Smithfield Markets. |
| 15 August 2002 |
The Department and the Consumer Council announce the results of a collaborative study on 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol in soy sauces. |
| 30 August 2002 |
The first issue of the GM Food Newsletter published, providing the public with knowledge on current GM food issues. |