The Government today said it tested 58 samples of Haribo candy products in Hong Kong and none of them contained tetrahydrocannabinol, a cannabis component.

The Government Laboratory tested the 58 samples that had already been removed from shelves in the city, after overseas reports suggested that Haribo candies may be contaminated and tested positive for cannabis.

Upon receiving relevant information, the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department's Centre for Food Safety contacted local food traders and consulted authorities in the Netherlands.

The affected batch of products was not imported into Hong Kong, the Government said.

For prudence sake, the centre had previously informed the trade to temporarily remove the brand's candies from shelves. The relevant traders have been informed of the test results.

The Government will continue to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate action as needed.