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To introduce “STC tested” Mark (Macau) product certification program

17 Jun 2019

The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) has always provided testing, inspection and certification services to help the industry monitor and improve the quality, safety and image of products.

In line with the blueprint for development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, “STC tested” Mark (Macau) certification program was born in June 2019. At the same time, the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center has also formally added “STC tested” Mark (Macau) certification program to the optional technical review program of the Macau Product Quality Certification Scheme.

In order to cope with the development of Macau’s industry, if the applicant holds the “Industrial License” of the Macau SAR Government that is the current Macau production enterprise, it is possible to apply the certification program through the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center. For the eligible applicant, the first and the second product lines of application are fully funded by the Macau government for product testing and factory inspection, with the maximum limit MOP80, 000. The first phase was start from food companies.

The Hong Kong Standard and Testing Center (STC) Ms. Anne Chuah, Director of Greater China Operation, and Dr. Lee, General Manager, were invited to attend the seminar of the Macau Product Quality Certification and “STC tested” mark (Macau) which jointly organized by the Industrial Association of Macau and Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center.

Ms. Vivian Lam, Product Certification Manager, introduced the relevant application procedures to the production enterprises in Macau during the seminar.

Please find the link below for more details:

https://youtu.be/WmrGW2L0nfo

International Tokyo Toy Show 2019 - Picture from the event

13 Jun 2019

STC is now at International Tokyo Toy Show 2019.

Date: 13-14 June, 2019

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Halls, 3-11-1, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan Booth No: 1-24 (Hall 1)

Come & check out the latest toy safety requirements!

2019 Product Safety Carnival cum Certificate Award Ceremony

31 May 2019

STC Chairman Tom Tang and Commissioner of Innovation and Technology Annie Choi Join Celebrity Guest Sammy Leung to Promote Product Safety

STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre), the first not-for-profit testing, inspection and certification organization established in Hong Kong, held the latest annual Product Safety Carnival cum Certificate Award Ceremony today at Domain Mall in Yau Tong. This year’s Ceremony was officiated by Commissioner of Innovation and Technology, Annie Choi, who delivered a speech to encourage the notable enterprises receiving the Hong Kong Safety Mark, "STC tested" Mark, Hong Kong ECO Mark, and Hong Kong Excellent Service Mark certificates.

Chairman of STC, Tom Tang, JP, announced the appointment of popular entertainer Sammy Leung as this year's Product Safety Ambassador. In addition to sharing tips of being a smart consumer, Leung effortlessly brought cheers to the guests and audiences with his captivating performance of a couple of classic numbers.

Aside from awarding certificates, the Ceremony was the highlight of a 3-day event that brought businesses and consumers together with sales booths offering certified products. In a bid to make product safety education more enjoyable, the event also featured a free 3D photo booth offering a variety of funny props, in addition to a game booth manned by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD).

With a history of more than 50 years, STC, as a not-for-profit, independent testing and inspection organization, spares no effort in promotingthe importance of product safety to different levels of the community and enhancing the development of the testing and inspection industry. Over the years, STC has been upholding the safety standards of food and household products by launching various product certification programmes in line with the latest safety standards such as Hong Kong Safety Mark and “STC tested” Mark. STC has expanded its certification servicesby launching the Hong Kong Excellent Service Certificate Mark,which helps citizens to identify customer-friendly merchants; STC’s Hong Kong ECO Mark and Made in Hong Kong Certification Scheme also aim at protecting consumer rights in multiple areas.

Tang stressed that STC has successfully extended its professional testing and certification services to other regions, allowing companies offering exceptional products in other places to be recognized by our rigorous certification schemes.

Seminar: Medical and Healthcare Fair

16 May 2019

With the aim of sharing the change and challenge of ISO10993-1 :2018, STC delivered a seminor on May 16, 2019 on Medical and Healthcare Fair at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

This year, STC is delighted to join this Fair and share our expertise in testing and certification.

“STC Tested” Mark awarded to Guangxi enterprises

16 May 2019

Hosted by the People’s Government of Guangxi Zuang Autonomous Region, the “Presentation on Guangxi Integrating the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area – Hong Kong 2019” Ceremony was held on May 15, 2019 at the Hong Kong Rosewood Hotel. Mr. Richard Fung, Chief Executive of STC, presented “STC Tested” Mark certificates to 8 Guangxi companies, whose “Guangxi specialty” goods have been approved by the well-recognized product quality certification scheme.

The event was witnessed with the presence of Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Ms. Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as special guests. They congratulated the successful signing of the agreement on economic and trade cooperation between Guangxi and Hong Kong, and looked forward to a mutually beneficial future built on the deepening ties between the two places.

Richard Fung: “We are looking forward to cooperating with more Mainland Chinese enterprises, and will continue to promote product quality and safety in the Mainland and help ensure a high quality of life for the people through the “STC Tested” Mark Certification Scheme.”

International Tokyo Toy Show —2019

10 May 2019

STC will be exhibiting at International Tokyo Toy Show 2019.

Date: 13-14 June, 2019

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Halls, 3-11-1, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan Booth No: 1-24 (Hall 1)

Come & check out the latest toy safety requirements!

HOFEX 2019 - Picture from the Event

09 May 2019

STC is now at HOFEX 2019!

Come visit us to check out the latest safety requirements for your food and hospitality products.

Date: 7 - 10 May, 2019

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Booth No. 5F-446

Seminar on Compliance Regulations for Plastic Products Exporting to EU, US and Japan: RoHS, REACH and Food Contact

24 Apr 2019

In order to support members of Vietnam Plastic Association (VPAS) to understand the compliance regulations on RoHS and food contact testing, as well as ensuring quality of products, STC Vietnam – a subsidiary of the STC Group- is honored to join the seminar to speak about the captioned topic.

Through this seminar, our STC Vietnam’s Operations Manager will share up-to-date RoHS compliance for Electrical and Electronic and Food contact testing requirement for plastic packaging suppliers exporting products to the US, EU and Japan markets. The seminar is also a chance for people in plastic, printing and packaging industry to meet and exchange their concerns and experiences when working with importers, retailers and consumers from these international markets.