DSPA seeks to tighten control on oil fume and cooking odor

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) is currently consulting the public on a proposed regulation on the omission of oil fumes and cooking odor from restaurant kitchens. The consultation document seeks to tighten control on the airborne grease to 1.5 milligrams per square meter. It also proposed a fine from MOP15,000 to MOP70,000 for businesses that violated the emission standard.
A restaurant owner, Mr Kao, told Macau Daily that he has anticipated that the government will tighten regulations for a long time. He pointed out that an excessive amount of oil fumes is not only affecting air quality but also presents a potential fire hazard.
However, he claimed that the costs required to replace kitchen ventilation systems could pose a burden for small and medium sized enterprises. As a result, he hopes that the government can roll out some measures to financially support small businesses.