Hong Kong Poison Control Network

Disclaimer for Hong Kong Poison Control Network Website

The information provided in this website – Hong Kong Poison Control Network (HKPCN) is for reference only.  HKPCN comprised of four major units namely the Hong Kong Poison Information Centre (HKPIC), the Poison Treatment Centre (PTC), the Toxicology Reference Laboratory (TRL), and the Toxicovigilance Section (TS).  TS is a unit in the Centre for Health Protection of Department of Health (DH). PIC and TRL belong to the Hospital Authority (HA) while PTC is under the joint management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and HA The owner of areas that has the same name of each unit on this website shall take responsibility for any information or content contributed in respective areas. Whilst DH/ HA/ CUHK endeavors to ensure the accuracy of the information of respective areas on this website, no express or implied warranty is given by the DH/HA/CUHK as to the accuracy of the information.  The DH/HA/CUHK will NOT be liable for any errors in, omission from, or misstatements or misrepresentations (whether express or implied) concerning any such information, and will not have or accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation consequential loss, destruction or damage) however arising from or in respect of any use or misuse of or reliance on the information delivered on this website or inability to use it.

This website also contains information contributed by other parties and users may link from this website to other websites and obtain information provided by other parties.  The DH/HA/CUHK expressly states that it has not approved or endorsed the information provided by other parties on this website or any other sites linked to this website and the DH/HA/CUHK accepts no responsibility or liability (howsoever caused) for such information.  The DH/HA/CUHK reserves the right to omit, suspend or edit all information on this website at any time in its absolute discretion without giving any reason or prior notice.  Users are responsible for making their own assessment of all information on this website and are advised to verify such information by making reference, for example, to original publications and obtaining independent advice before acting upon it.


Last revison date: 2019/01/02