date:Jul 16, 2013
they can meet the city's need, the Hong Kong government will abolish the restriction on milk powder purchases.
The restriction, which went into effect on March 1, bans people 16 and older from carrying more than two cans of infant milk formula, or 1.8 kilograms in total, out of Hong Kong without prior approval.
Offenders face a fine of up to HK$500,000 ($64,444) and two years in jail, it said.
The restriction came after many Hong Kong residents expressed outrage this year when mainland travel