Hong Kong Tightens Radiation Testing for Seafood Imports from Japan

The Japanese news agency "Kyodo" reported on Saturday that "Hong Kong has begun to tighten radiation testing for seafood imports from Japan." The report noted that "the tightening of inspections started in mid-June," adding that "customs clearance for Japanese seafood has been delayed by about three hours compared to normal." Hong Kong expressed significant concerns on Friday regarding Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. The Japanese government confirmed that "Chinese customs authorities have detained some shipments of Japanese seafood."