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【Hong Kong, 30 March 2021】On March 30, STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre), The Hong Kong Federation of Commerce For Small and Medium Enterprises (FCSME) and the Global Economic Cooperative Alliance (GECA) entered into a “Cooperation Agreement to Promote the Development of Unified Quality Standards in the Greater Bay Area” at STC’s headquarters. With a view to establishing and promoting unified quality standards for imported goods in the Greater Bay Area, so as to attract more consumers in China, Hong Kong, Macau and the Greater Bay Area, and to further improve the economy in the Greater Bay Area, Prof. Richard Fung, Chief Executive of STC, Mr. Sam Tam, Chairman of FCSME, and Mr. Thomas Yip, Vice Chairman of GECA Financial Development Committee, officiated at the signing ceremony. Also present were Dr. Franki Lee, STC’s Director of Business Development & Compliance, Mr. CK Tsang, Assistant Director of China Sales & Business Development, Ms. Elaine Cheng, President of FCSME, Ms. Shirley Li, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee, and others.
By this agreement, STC joined hands with FCSME and GECA, two not-for-profit chambers of commerce, to promote unified quality standards and safety standards in the Greater Bay Area, and the first project will be a "Bay Area Label" (provisional) to introduce high-quality Hong Kong and Korean products. This label will help consumers to identify qualified products of high acceptance and credibility. The signatory parties will jointly promote the use of the "Bay Area Label" in Shenzhen, Macau, Zhuhai and all cities in the Greater Bay Area to promote Hong Kong and Korean high-quality products among consumers in the Greater Bay Area, resulting in economic growth for the Greater Bay Area.
FCSME is a well-known not-for-profit chamber of commerce in Hong Kong. Under the guidance of the Hong Kong government, it is an international organization that specializes in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the Chinese community worldwide, and receives the strong support of the Hong Kong government.
GECA is a South Korean not-for-profit organization. It aims to provide a platform in economic (international trade) and social development in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America through providing network opportunities, effective and transparent partnerships, innovations, business advisory services, training and continuing education.
Prof. Richard Fung, Chief Executive of STC highlighted the significance of collaboration with FCSME and GECA in developing a set of unified quality standards and safety standards for the Greater Bay Area. The Greater Bay Area is an important hub for China's economic development in recent years. This cooperation agreement is yet another example of how STC can provide professional services in support of economic growth as a leading conformity assessment service provider recognized and respected worldwide.
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 services, including Toys, Children's products, Textile, Apparel, Footwear, Furniture, Electrical and Electronic Products, Medical Devices, Food, 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, Guangxi and Heilongjiang, but also in countries like Germany, USA, Vietnam and Japan. For more details, please visit www.stc.group.
Media Contact:
Ms. Angel Tai Tel: +852 2666 1813 Email: angeltai@stc.group
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Date: 22-26 Feb 2021 (Mon - Fri)
Contact person: Mr. Norman Aronowitz
Email: normanaronowitz@stc.group
Tel: +1 862 229 6388 Ext 2
Direct: +1 201 391 4727
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*Registration closes on 17 Feb 2021 (Wed). No registrations will be accepted after this date.
In view of Brexit, the EU’s CE standard will not be accepted by the UK after 31 December 2021. The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) Mark will be the new UK product marking that will be required for certain products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most products that previously required the CE mark.
UKCA Mark will come into force on 1 Jan 2021, although CE marking will continue to be recognized in the UK until 31 December 2021, as long as the UK and EU regulations remain aligned. However, from 1 January 2022 only products with UKCA marking will be accepted in Great Britain.
Therefore, if you wish to continue to export to the UK, you have to prepare for the end of recognition of the CE mark in GB and affix the UKCA marking using a UK appointed ‘approved body’.
Join our webinar and get prepared for the new regulation.
This webinar covers the followings:
- What is Brexit and UKCA
- When is the deadline
- What are the impacts to you
- How BSI can support you
Date: | 23 December 2020 (Wed) |
Time: | 15:00 - 16:00 |
Medium: | Cantonese & Mandarin |
Format: | Online (access link will be sent in a separate email for successful registration) |
Fee: | Free of charge |
* Programme details are subject to change without prior notice
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STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) is honored to be awarded the “Industry Cares Recognition Scheme 2020” for two consecutive years issued by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI).
“Industry Cares Recognition Scheme” is to recognize companies that bring good benefits to society and support more companies to pursue and implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The mission of STC is to serve the community, including manufacturers, consumers and the Government, by continuously improving product quality and safety, undertaking social responsibilities, actively participating in social activities, and striving to provide professional testing and certification services for companies in different industries, along with the concept and value of sustainable development and taking CSR into consideration at the same time.
Being the awardees of “Industry Cares Recognition Scheme 2020”, it fully recognized and affirmed the efforts of STC and all our staff members.
STC participated in the 83rd China International Medical Equipment Fair & the 30th International Component Manufacturing & Design Show held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on 19-22 October 2020.
STC is committed to offering professional, reliable and comprehensive testing services and providing unbiased testing reports to ensure that products comply with relevant technical and safety standards.
For any inquiries, please contact STC Medical Device Division at dgstc@stc.group. Tel: +86 8111 9888 ext. 8251
Date: 28 October 2020 (Wed)
Time: 11:50am - 12:40pm EDT
Topic: Managing Product Safety in the Age of Sustainability: Best Practices
Speaker: Norman Aronowitz (Director of North America, STC USA LLC) / Raymond Zhu (Sr. Director of QA & Product Safety, Five Below Inc.)
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STC participated in the 25th Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition Fair held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex on 10-13 October 2020.
STC is committed to offering professional, reliable and comprehensive testing services and providing unbiased testing reports to ensure that products comply with relevant technical and safety standards.
For any inquiries, please contact STC Electrical & Electronic Products Division at dgep@stc.group.
Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) has obtained the accreditation from the International Accreditation Service (IAS), a leading accreditation body in the United States, for face mask testing (cert no.: TL-957). Already accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), STC is now the first Hong Kong laboratory accredited by both CNAS and IAS to offer International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) accredited face mask testing in Hong Kong.
In response to market and consumer concerns about the quality and safety of face masks, STC has acquired cutting-edge test equipment and actively sought national and international accreditations to provide faster, more flexible and professional face mask testing services. We aim at supporting local as well as overseas face mask production sectors in producing high-quality masks.
STC provides a range of accredited face mask testing services, including Bacterial Filtration Efficiency BFE %, Particulate Filtration Efficiency PFE %, Differential Pressure, Resistance of Penetration by Synthetic Blood, Flammability, Splash Resistance, Microbial Cleanliness, GB 15979 requirements for Microbiological Indicators, Antimicrobial Efficiency Tests, etc. These services follow comprehensive international standards such as: Australian AS 4381:2015, Chinese National YY0469-2011, YY/T0969-2013 and GB15979, European Union EN 14683: 2019+AC: 2019 and USA ASTM F2100-19, to meet requirements of face mask export registrations in various countries.
IAS is a nonprofit corporation that has been providing accreditation services since 1975. IAS is also the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) signatory of the Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC), International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation, the Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC), and International Accreditation Forum (IAF). IAS accredits a wide range of companies and organizations including government entities, commercial businesses, and professional associations, which can provide objective evidence showing ability to operate at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. IAS accreditation programs are based on recognized national and international standards that ensure domestic and global acceptance of its accreditations.
Prof. Richard Fung, Chief Executive of STC, said “STC is dedicated to expanding the scopes and global network of services. We have continuously invested in state-of-the-art equipment to meet market needs. With 57 years of experience and the cooperation with different international organizations, STC strives to provide high quality one-stop solutions in testing, inspection, and certification services.”
About STC
Established in 1963, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) is Hong Kong’s first independent, non-profit professional testing, inspection and certification organization. STC offers a wide range of services, including Toys, Children’s products, Textile, Apparel, Footwear, Furniture, Electrical and Electronic products, Medical Devices, Food, Chemical and Pharmaceutical products. In order to meet the global demand for testing and certification services, not only has STC set up testing laboratories and/or offices in China’s major cities such as Dongguan, Shenzhen, Guangxi, Shanghai, Changzhou and Heilongjiang, but also in countries like Germany, the USA, Vietnam and Japan. For more details, please access www.stc.group.
Media Contact
Ms. Angel Tai Tel：+852 2666 1813 Email：angeltai@stc.group
Business Cooperation：
Ms. Joey Lau Tel：+852 2666 1833 Email：joeylau@stc.group
