On August 17, 2018, STC, together with Shenzhen Search Material Network Technology Co, Ltd, and Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co.Ltd. successfully held an open day on Medical Device Testing facility at STC’s (Dongguan) testing laboratory with over 120 attendees representing medical device manufacturers from all over the country.

During the event, Mr. Jonathan Tang, the Director of STC Medical Device Testing & Development, Mr. Sky Yan, Technical Manager of STC Chemical, Food & Pharmaceutical Division, and special guests from Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co. Ltd, Ms. Xusha and Ms.You Xiaoyao, gave detailed explanations on how to improve the biology evaluation and material safety testing of medical polymer products.

Q & A sessions and laboratory tours were given to allow attendees to communicate with laboratory experts first hand and answer any questions they might have regarding laboratory testing processes and the latest medical deviceregulations and requirements.

Established in 2005, STC (Dongguan) is an independent, third-party product testing, inspection and certification body approved by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China (AQSIQ). Since 2012, STC has become the first designated testing laboratory in Hong Kong to provide CCC testing service to local manufacturers and importers. In 2014, STC (Dongguan) became one of the first few non-governmental laboratories in China authorized to undertake CCC testing for electric, plastic, metal, projectile and doll toys. In 2015, STC invested in a new animal laboratory in Dognguan and began to provide a full range of biocompatibility testing services for medical device manufacturers at home and abroad. Over the years, STC (Dongguan) has received worldwide accreditation including China Metrology Accreditation (CMA), China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Govmark Testing Services, Industry Canada, Lucideon, SATRA Technology Centre, DAkkS, Nemko, etc., as well as being a CB Testing Laboratory (CBTL) under the IECEE-CB Scheme, earning STC a leading position in the testing industry in southern China.

About STC

STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) was established in 1963 as Hong Kong’s first independent and not-for-profit testing,inspection and certification organization.  STC provides a wide range of professional conformity assessment services, covering toys, children’s products, textiles, apparel, footwear, furniture, electrical and electronic products, medical devices,food, chemical and pharmaceutical products.  STC’s headquartered is located in Hong Kong, and has testing laboratories and offices in mainland China, Vietnam, Japan, Germany, Italy and the United States.For more information about STC, please visit www.stc.group.

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For sharing our expertise in food testing with the industry, today STC delivered a seminar on Molecular Testing in Food Industry at the Hong Kong Food Expo 2018 held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.  During the seminar, we discussed about different food testing and methodology such as testing on Foodborne Microbes and Foodborne Viruses, species identification, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) testing, and testing of Animal-derived Ingredients in food.

“STC has a very long history in providing food testing service. We are delighted to have this opportunity to share our expertise to the food industry.  Going forward, STC will continue to expand our scope of services, supporting our customers and maintaining our leading position in the industry,” said Ms. Anne Chuah, STC’s Director of Food, Chemical and Textile Products.

For facilitating the export of Green Food Products from Heilongjiang Province to Hong Kong, today STC delivered a seminar on regulations and procedures for food product labeling, certification and food testing procedures for food items sales in Hong Kong.  During the seminar, we shared our expertise in food testing with the representative from the Department of Commerce of Heilongjiang Province.

 “I am delighted to have the opportunity to share our expertise in food testing and STC will continue our full support to the Department of Commerce of Heilongjiang Province.  We look forward to seeing more quality green food products in the Hong Kong market.”said Ms. Anne Chuah, STC’s Director of Food, Chemical and Textile Products.

STC shall be exhibiting at the IFA GLOBAL MARKETS to answer and meet your testing and certification needs. Date: 2-5 SEP,2018 Venue:Station-Berlin, Germany, Hall 1, Booth No.117 We are ready to support you to tap into the global market. Come to visit us for the latest industry safety regulations and requirements on electronic & electrical products.

STC will be exhibiting at Interbike 2018 Date: September 18 - 20, 2018 (Tuesday - Thursday) Venue: Booth 2571, Reno - Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV, USA Come to visit us and check out the safety requirements for bicycles and sport protectors.

To cope with the rapid growth of the global medical device market, today STC hosted a seminar on “Global Guide for Medical Device Compliance: Complying with the right elements” in Hong Kong. The seminar was supported by BSI Hong Kong and LC&P and offered a variety of sessions covering the latest regulations, quality assurance, testing standards and certification requirements of the medical device industry. “STC is committed to delivering world class medical device testing service. I am delighted to have this opportunity to share our expertise in the medical device industry. Going forward, in response to the growing market demands, STC will continue to expand our scope of services, supporting our customers and maintaining our leading position in the industry,” said Dr. Franki Lee, STC’s Director of Corporate Sales and Business Development.

STC will be exhibiting at Food Expo 2018.

Date: 16-18 AUG 2018
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Booth No.: 5E-K02

Come visit us for all you need to know about food testing and certification!

While many medical devices have brought enormous benefits to human life, the increasing utilization and complexity of medical devices have raised public concerns over safety conformity of medical instruments. STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) is delighted to invite you to join the “Global Guide for Medical Device Compliance: Complying with the right elements” seminar. The seminar offers a variety of sessions covering the latest regulations, quality assurance and testing standards of the medical device industry. Date: 31st July 2018 (Tuesday) Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm (Registration starts at 9:30am) Venue: BSI Hong Kong, 23/F, Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Language: Cantonese and Mandarin Fee: Free admission For REGISTARTION, please email registration form to floraliu@stc.group or fax to +852 2664 4353 Deadline for Returning Registration Form: 23rd July 2018