[4 December 2023, Hong Kong] The award ceremony of the Testing and Certification Manpower Development Award Scheme 2023-24, which was organised by the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification with executive support from the Innovation and Technology Commission, was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 4 December 2023. During the ceremony, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) was awarded the Testing and Certification Manpower Development Corporate Award (Platinum Award). It was accepted by Ms. Ada CHAN, STC's Human Resources Manager on behalf of STC. In addition, Ms. Alice CHOW, the Assistant Technical Manager of STC’s Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Products Department, was also delighted to receive the Excellent Testing and Certification Professional Award (Senior Professional).

The Testing and Certification Manpower Development Award Scheme, held bi-annually, encourages and motivates testing, inspection and certification organisations to support the training and development of employees in the industry. It also aims to recognise employees who have striven greatly for continuous self-development and service standards improvement. STC's awards affirm its monumental contribution to personnel training in the industry. STC not only strives to help raise the professionalism and competitiveness of industry practitioners, but also pays attention to the care of, and communication with its staff, making them feel like part of a family. At the same time, Ms. CHOW’s award demonstrates her dedication to learning and improving her professional skills, which, in turn, has helped improve the service quality of STC.

STC will continue to emphasise people-oriented management by fully supporting talent training, continuously helping to improve the expertise of the testing, inspection, and certification industry, and assisting more staff members in continuing their studies and pursuing professional development.

[24 November 2023, Hong Kong] A four-member delegation from the State Administration for Market Regulation visited the headquarters of the Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. The delegation included Mr. Qingyuan MENG, Director of the Statistical Analysis Division* of the Integrated Planning Department, Ms. Huixun HU, the Level II Division Rank Official of the Department of Standards Innovation Management, Mr. Yan XUE, the Level II Division Rank Official of the Department of Certification Supervision and Management, and Ms. Xi NAN, the Level III Division Rank Official of the Department of International Cooperation (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Offices).

Professor Richard FUNG, Chief Executive of STC, welcomed the delegation on behalf of the company. Mr. CK TSANG, Director of Certification and China Affairs, introduced STC to them and gave an overview of STC’s latest developments.

Both parties exchanged views on the current market situation and future development of the testing and certification industry. The delegation also greatly appreciated STC's achievements in various aspects over the years, praising the fact the company intensively promotes the cooperation and development of the industry in the Greater Bay Area. The delegation further applauded STC’s significant contributions to the formulation of standards and the promotion of certification in the Greater Bay Area. The delegation additionally visited the STC laboratories and admired the advanced technological level of the testing equipment and capabilities. At the same time, they expressed that they would strengthen cooperation with STC and work together to improve product quality and safety.

*The English version is for reference only. In case of any discrepancy between the English and the Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.

[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.

With 60 years of experience in the quality assurance field, STC Group provides you with comprehensive testing services.

We are pleased to announce our STC (Vietnam) has received the Hasbro third party testing laboratory approval for SRS testing scopes.

Contact information of STC (Vietnam):

STC Vietnam Company Limited

Unit 905, 9^th floor, Taiyo Building, 97 Bach Dang, Ha Ly Ward, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong City, Vietnam

Tel: +84 225 3668188

Fax: +84 225 3668199