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[17 November 2023, Vietnam] The Japanese Government recently announced the latest “Recognized List of Overseas Testing Agencies”, which now includes STC (Vietnam). This makes STC (Vietnam) the first registered toys testing laboratory in Haiphong recognised by the Japanese Government for testing toys intended for the Japanese market
The recognition by the Japanese Government indicates that STC (Vietnam) has the technology, equipment, and capabilities to comply with the toy safety requirements of the Food Sanitation Law of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan. The recognition furthermore enhances STC (Vietnam)’s competitiveness and service scope. The latter now extends to covering toys manufactured in Southeast Asian countries, such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, and the Philippines. These manufacturers can enter the Japanese market with products that have been rigorously tested and certified by STC (Vietnam).
STC (Vietnam) was established in Vietnam in 2013 to serve the increasing number of manufacturers moving their production lines to Southeast Asia. The laboratory commenced operations in 2016, providing convenient testing services locally.
Rapid industrial development in Southeast Asia means that demand for testing increased exponentially and keeps on increasing. STC (Vietnam) has thus become an important testing centre and base for entry into ASEAN countries.
About STC
Established in 1963 as an independent, not-for-profit organization over testing, inspection and certification, STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) offers a wide range of conformity assessment services on products covering Toys, Children’s Products, Textiles, Apparel, Footwear, Furniture, Electrical and Electronic Products, Medical Devices, Food as well as Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products. In 2012, STC became the first designated China Compulsory Certification (CCC) testing laboratory in Hong Kong, providing CCC testing services for manufacturers and importers from China and Hong Kong. In 2014, STC (Dongguan) became one of the first designated CCC testing laboratories in China with foreign capital. In 2015, STC (Dongguan) invested in building new laboratories for experimental animals, offering a full range of biocompatibility testing for medical devices manufacturers from China and the world. It also obtained the accreditation from OECD GLP in 2019. In 2020, the Hong Kong Certification Centre (HKCC), an independent products certification body under STC, was officially accepted by the International Electrotechnical Commission System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components and Certification Body (IECEE CB) as the National Certification Body (NCB) of China in Hong Kong. This enables STC to issue both CB Test Reports and Certificates, offering one-stop CB certification services. Over the years, STC has obtained numerous accreditations from international bodies, including CMA (China), CNAS (China), FCC (USA), CPSC (USA), Govmark (USA), IC (Canada), Lucideon (UK), SATRA (UK), Nemko (Norway) and CPSA (Japan), while being a Certification Body Testing Laboratory (CBTL) in IECEE-CB. With these qualifications, STC has been established as one of the leading organizations in the testing and certification industry. To meet growing global demand, not only has STC set up cutting-edge testing laboratories and offices in China’s major cities such as Dongguan, Shanghai, Changzhou and Guangxi, but it also expanded to Vietnam, Japan, USA and Germany with testing laboratories and offices set up. Meanwhile, STC is actively developing its business scale to offer comprehensive, professional testing and inspection services for clients from all walks of life.
For more details about STC, please visit our website: www.stc.group.
Media contact:
Ms. Aster Chiu
Tel: +852 2666 1813
Email: asterchiu@stc.group
12 - 14 Oct, 2023 (Thu - Sat)
Shenzhen International Exhibition Center (New)
Booth No. 11N267C
Contact us for details.
【Hong Kong, 9 June 2023】During 8th and 9th June, 2023, the International Tokyo Toy Show was held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight) in Japan. STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) was one of the exhibitors. During the exhibition, many toy producers and purchasers sought professional consultation at STC’s booth. STC gave out information on the latest regulations and testing standards for toys in detail, and proffered various solutions to questions raised. STC took the opportunity to introduce its scope of services, highlighting STC’s toy safety testing service and long track record. These STC services have long assisted clients in ensuring product compliance before market entry, thus enhancing the quality and safety of products and delivering successful market entry and product launch. Many visitors expressed keen interest and eagerness in finding out more about STC’s services and obtaining STC’s professional assistance.
Please contact us for more information regarding STC’s toy safety testing service.
About STC
Established in 1963, STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) is Hong Kong’s first independent, not-for-profit testing, inspection and certification organization. STC offers a wide range of conformity assessment services on products covering Toys, Children’s products, Textile, Apparel, Footwear, Furniture, Electrical and Electronic Products, Medical Devices, Food as well as Chemical and Pharmaceutical products. In order to meet the global demand for testing and certification services, not only has STC set up testing facilities and customer service offices in China’s major cities such as Dongguan, Shanghai, Changzhou and Guangxi, but also in countries like Vietnam, Japan, the USA and Germany.
For more details about STC, please visit our website: www.stc.group.
Media Contact:
Ms. Aster Chiu Tel: +852 2666 1813 Email: asterchiu@stc.group
Business Cooperation:
Ms. Janet Wong Tel: +852 2666 1895 Email: janetwong@stc.group
【Hong Kong, 29 May 2023】Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) and Hong Kong Certification Centre (HKCC) jointly held the Certificate Award Ceremony cum Product Safety Carnival 2023 at Citywalk I, Tsuen Wan. On this occasion, Professor SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, was invited to attend as the Guest of Honor. Mr. Tom TANG, JP, the Chairman of STC, welcomed and thanked Professor Sun for his support. He congratulated the winning enterprises and the winners of the "STC 60th Anniversary Logo Design Competition." Professor Sun delivered a speech encouraging the award-winning enterprises and co-hosted the opening ceremony with other honored guests. He also presented the "Hong Kong Safety Mark", “STC Certified” Mark, "Eco Products Certification Scheme", and "Excellent Service Certification Scheme" certificates to a number of renowned companies.
During the event, Mr. Tang appointed two well-known artists, Ms. Miranda LEE Jia and Ms. Venus CHI Kuk Yi from "Midlife, Sing & Shine!", to be the ambassadors of the "Hong Kong Safety Mark" and “STC Certified Mark" respectively, adding a touch of glamour to the event. Ambassadors Lee and Chi presented awards to the winners of the "STC 60th Anniversary Logo Design Competition." They shared their experiences of buying safe and high-quality products and went on to entertain the gathering with their rousing performances.
Aside from giving out certificates, a 7-day Product Safety Carnival went underway bringing businesses and consumers together with sales booths offering certified products for purchase by customers.
As Hong Kong’s first independent, not-for-profit testing, certification, and inspection organization, STC actively promotes product safety messages to all levels of society and is committed to promoting the development of the testing industry. STC and HKCC have been strictly monitoring the safety of household products and food through product certification programs for many years. In addition, HKCC closely follows the pulse of society and actively introduces certification programs in Hong Kong, including the "Hong Kong Safety Mark", “STC Certified” Mark, "Eco Products Certification Scheme," and "Excellent Service Certification Scheme" to protect consumers' rights in various ways.
Mr. Tang said, “STC celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. We will continue to build on our six decades of dedication to safety and quality testing and inspection by working towards a safe and better future, actively cooperating with national policies and especially integrating into the fabric of development of the Greater Bay Area.”
About STC
Established in 1963, STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) is Hong Kong’s first independent, not-for-profit testing, inspection and certification organization. STC offers a wide range of conformity assessment services on products covering Toys, Children’s products, Textile, Apparel, Footwear, Furniture, Electrical and Electronic Products, Medical Devices, Food as well as Chemical and Pharmaceutical products. In order to meet the global demand for testing and certification services, not only has STC set up testing facilities and customer service offices in China’s major cities such as Dongguan, Shanghai, Changzhou and Guangxi, but also in countries like Vietnam, Japan, the USA and Germany.
For more details about STC, please visit our website: www.stc.group.
Media Contact:
Ms. Aster Chiu Tel: +852 2666 1813 Email: asterchiu@stc.group
You are cordially invited to Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) andHong Kong Certification Centre (HKCC) 2023 Certificate Award Ceremony cum Product Safety Carnival.
The theme of this event is to enhance public awareness of product safety and promote the importance of safety certification. The highlight of the 7-day carnival will be the 2023 Certificate Award Ceremony, which willbe held at 4 p.m – 6 p.m, 29th May 2023 (Monday). A key government official is invited to present certificates to companies who have successfully obtained the certification. Additionally, STC will appoint two well-known artists as the new ambassadors. The safety ambassadors will not only perform on-site and interact with the audience, but also promote product safety messages together with STC and HKCC.
The details of the Ceremony are as follows:
Date: | 29th May 2023 (Monday) |
Venue: | Citywalk, 1 & 18 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong |
Time: | 4 p.m – 6 p.m |
To celebrate this annual event and our subscribers’ achievements in product safety, we would like to extend to you our warmest invitation to attend this ceremony and to thank you once again for your ardent support of the Hong Kong Certification Centre. We look forward to seeing you.
Should you have any enquiry, please contact Ms. Chiu at +852 2661 2083, or email to eunicechiu@stc.group. You could also fax to +852 2661 3181.
