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Food court stalls caught off guard by rules over plastic serving containers
Hong Kong environmental authorities warned restaurant operators against using disposable plastic-coated tableware for dine-in service, catching some owners unprepared. The Environmental Protection Department clarified that paper products with plastic lining may only be used for takeaway orders, following a food stall owner's surprise at a warning from inspectors.
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