港府饮用水有“冒牌货”，细节披露

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong government has suspended a contract with Xin Ding Xin Trading Co., Ltd. for bottled drinking water supply due to concerns over the legitimacy of the company's authorization to use the "Le Bai Shi" brand [1][2]. Group 1: Contract Details - The contract was awarded to Xin Ding Xin in June 2023 to supply bottled water manufactured by Le Bai Shi (Guangdong) Drinking Water Co., Ltd. for a period of 36 months [1]. - The suspension of the contract took effect on August 16, 2023, following the discovery of operational data that raised doubts about Xin Ding Xin's ability to fulfill the contract [1]. Group 2: Brand Misrepresentation - Xin Ding Xin allegedly did not have authorization from Le Bai Shi, leading to accusations of brand misrepresentation during the bidding process [1][2]. - Le Bai Shi has publicly stated that it has no relationship with Xin Ding Xin and was unaware of any collaboration with the Hong Kong government [1][3]. Group 3: Safety Concerns - The Hong Kong government has faced scrutiny regarding the safety of using mainland brands for drinking water, particularly after reports of safety issues associated with one of the brands [2][3]. - The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, emphasized the government's commitment to water safety and the strict requirements for certification during the bidding process [3]. Group 4: Temporary Measures - Following the suspension of the contract with Xin Ding Xin, the Hong Kong government has arranged for Watsons' "COOL" brand to supply bottled drinking water temporarily [3].