Parts 1, 2 and 5 of the Certification for Employee Benefits (Chinese Medicine) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2006 (“the Amendment Ordinance”) become effective on 1 December 2006. The provisions cover
amendments made to the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57), the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (General) Regulation (Cap. 485 sub. leg. A) and the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (Exemption) Regulation (Cap. 485 sub. leg. B).

As far as the Employment Ordinance is concerned, the objective of making the amendments is to recognize the medical treatment, examination and certification given by registered Chinese medicine practitioners for the purpose of employees’ entitlement to benefits under the Employment Ordinance.