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It is STC’s standing policy to provide continuous serves to our customers’ needs in product safety and quality as well as consumer health in accordance with all national and international standards, rules and regulations regarding consumer safety.
In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, the STC group management is taking immediate preventative measures. However, while in compliance with all applicable health and safety guidelines in all countries where we operate, all our laboratories and offices in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Vietnam, Germany and the United States will remain open to continue our professional, reliable and comprehensive services.
During the current public health crisis, we will continue to monitor the pandemic’s development and the latest precautionary measures with a view to minimizing the impact on your business.
If you have any questions, please e-mail enquiry@stc.group or call us as below.
Hong Kong (Headquarters) +852 2666 1888
China +86 769 8111 9888
Germany +49 8732 6381
Japan +81 3 6853 6725
USA +1 862 229 6388
Vietnam +84 28 5448 2080
STC participated in the New York Toy Fair 2020 held by the Toy Association on 22-25 February 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 Toys and Children Products Division at hktcd@stc.group.
STC participated in the ICPHSO 2020 International Symposium held by The International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization on 18-21 February 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 at ssbd@stc.group.
STC participated in the Nuremberg International Toy Fair 2020 held by the Spielwarenmesse eG on 29 January- 2 February 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 Toys and Children Products Division at hktcd@stc.group.
STC participated in the London Toy Fair 2020 held by the British Toy & Hobby Association on 21-23 January 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 Toys and Children Products Division at hktcd@stc.group.
STC will be exhibiting at ICPHSO 2020 and New York Toy Fair 2020.
ICPHSO 2020
Date: 18-21 February 2020
Venue: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, Florida, USA
Booth No.: Booth 2
New York Toy Fair 2020
Date: 22-25 February 2020
Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, USA
Booth No.: 6507
See you!
STC participated in the CES 2020 held by the Las Vegas Convention Centre on 7-10 January 2020. CCC (China Compulsory Certification) and Medical Devices were the main themes this year.
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 Products Division at hkep@stc.group.
STC participated in the Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair 2020 held by the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 6-9 January 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 Toys and Children Products Division at hktcd@stc.group.
We are pleased to announced that “PKM electronic GmbH” has changed its name to “STC Germany GmbH”.
Please be informed that email address has also been changed. Updated information is as follows: -
STC Germany GmbH
Address Ohmstrasse 1, 84160 Frontenhausen, Germany
Tel +49 8732 6381
Fax +49 8732 2345
Email grstc@stc.group
Should you have any enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at +49 8732 6381 or click here.
Join us at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair 2020
Date: Jan 6-9, 2020
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Booth: 3D-D45
and get up-to-date with the latest safety requirements for toys and children's products!
Founded in 2000, Benchmark Laboratories is located in Wayne, New Jersey, USA. It is a CPSC approved and ISO 17025 accredited independent third-party testing laboratory capable of providing comprehensive product testing and certification services in accordance with CPSIA, California Proposition 65 & ASTM F963 requirements. After acquisition by the STC group in 2017, Benchmark Laboratories became STC’s regional subsidiary in North America providing accredited product testing, certification, local technical support and consulting services.
The renaming of Benchmark Laboratories is part of our effort to establish a single global corporate identity for the STC group, now operating in Asia, Europe and the USA. As a proud member of the STC group, STC USA LLC is committed to serving you, an important global partner, by providing reliable, professional and comprehensive Testing, Inspection and Certification services to fulfill your every need.
Apart from the company name, our contact details remain unchanged:
STC USA LLC
15 Corporate Drive, #8-9, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA
Tel +1 862 229 6388
Fax +1 862 229 6338
Email usstc@stc.group
Should you have any enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at +1 862 229 6388.
With the aim of sharing our expertise in testing and certification with the lighting product industry, STC delivered a seminar on “Energy Efficiency Certification and Testing of Lighting Products for the Global Market” at the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo held in AsiaWorld-Expo on 31 October 2019. During the seminar, our Senior Technical Manager, Mr. Dickson MAK, shared his professional knowledge and experience related to the regulatory requirements for the energy performance of lighting products, as well as the minimum energy performance requirements and energy label and general technical specification requirements for specific products.
“STC’s laboratory owns comprehensive testing equipment for lighting products, and it has received accreditation from Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) to provide China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Mark services for toys and electrical products, including lighting products. We are delighted to have the opportunity to share our expertise in lighting product certification,” Mr. MAK said.
On October 22, 2019, senior executives from the Japan Toy Association (JTA) visited STC Hong Kong headquarters and exchanged information of the latest Japan toy safety requirements.
STC will be exhibiting at ABC Kids Expo 2019 and shared our expertise in testing, certification and inspection for toys and children's products.
Date: Oct 23-25, 2019
Booth number: SC-11
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Centre, Las Vegas, Nevada
STC participated in the Hong Kong Electronic Fair 2019 (Autumn Edition) held by the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition on 13-16 October 2019. CCC (China Compulsory Certification) and Medical Devices were the main themes this year.
Free Technical Advice Sessions were also launched on 14 October 2019. Our technical experts, Dr. LEE Kam Chuen, KC, General Manager and Mr. Dickson Mak, Senior Technical Manager shared their valuable experience and advice with participants.
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 Products Division at hkep@stc.group.
Join us at the upcoming seminar on the Testing and Certification Services of Lighting Products in Hong Kong, which is part of the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo 2019 organized by HKTDC.
Date: 31Oct, 2019 (Thu)
Time: 14:30 - 15:30
Venue: The Forum, Hall 8, Asiaworld-Expo, Hong Kong
Seminar topic Electrical products energy-efficient Certification and testing – Global market
Speaker: Dickson Mak, Senior Technical Manager, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC)
Language: English
Free admission. Please click HERE to register.
Preparing a robust submission dossier is always a challenging work for the regulatory and compliance professionals in the medical device industry. The rapidly changing regulatory environment, as well as the constant evolution in compliance standards, has further complicated the submission tasks. This seminar aims to address the most critical pitfalls in regulatory submission and advise ways to avoid them.
Date: 20th September 2019 (Friday)
Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Venue: BSI Hong Kong, 23/F, Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese & Mandarin
Fee: Free admission
In collaboration with BSI (British Standards Institute), STC is delighted to invite you to join the "Managing Regulatory Submission Pitfalls and Ways to Avoid Them: A Practical Perspective" seminar. The seminar offers a variety of sessions covering the latest regulation, quality assurance and testing standards of the medical device industry.
STC participated in the Hong Kong Food Expo held by the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition on 15-17 August 2019. This time, the focus was on food safety testing, nutrition labeling and testing of proprietary Chinese medicine ingredients.
In addition, a “Testing and Certification Service for Food Seminar” was held on 16 August 2019. Ms. Joey Lau, Senior Manager of the Department of Chemistry, Food and Pharmaceutical of STC, was invited to share the experience of the relevant verification services with the guests.
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 Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Division at hkcfd@stc.group.
Hosted by the Ministry of Health of Vietnam, the 19th International Medical, Hospital & Pharmaceutical Exhibition was held from August 1 to 3, 2019 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, and it attracted more than 400 exhibitors from 20 countries and territories. Hong Kong Chinese Medicines Association brought more than 20 proprietary Chinese medicine companies to the exhibition, and Vivian Lam, the Product Certification Manager of STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Center), was invited to share her experience with the audience.
Through the "Belt and Road" initiative, the Hong Kong exhibitors promoted the development of Hong Kong's proprietary Chinese medicine industry, and grip business opportunities. 3 proprietary Chinese medicines and health food companies which their products have been certified by the STC “tested mark”, including Strong Seal Pills from Hong Kong Wing Ming Medical Ltd., Bou Wai Dan from H.K. Ma Sai Leung Tong Medicine Manufacturing Ltd, and Hak Liu Tam from Chaisentong Pharmaceuticals Factory Limited. The exhibition helped to promote Hong Kong's quality and safety products globally, and expand the service scope of the STC “tested mark”.
The STC “tested mark” certification mark scheme helps consumers to identify, at a glance, that the product has been tested by STC according to relevant local and international standards. It represents the best quality in the market as type-testing and regular market surveillance is done regularly to ensure product quality.
STC will be exhibiting at Food Expo 2019.
Date: 15-17 AUG 2019
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Booth No.: 5C-A22
Please join us at the upcoming seminar on food testing and certification!
Date: 16 AUG 2019 (Fri)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Venue: The Forum, Hall 5E
Speaker: Ms. Joey Lau
Language: English
Come visit us for all you need to know about food testing and certification!
STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) is delighted to announce that we have officially been approved as a nominated third-party testing laboratory for TRU Kids Brands, in accordance with the TRU Global Testing Protocol.
As a nominated third-party lab, STC offers one-stop toy safety testing compliance to US, EU and Asia - including Japan (ST) and China (CCC) - requirements to all TRU Kids vendors. Please click here for the Test Request Form.
Founded in 1963, STC is the first independent, not-for-profit testing, inspection and certification organization in Hong Kong. Over the years, our comprehensive conformity assessment services have evolved to cover a wide range of consumer products including toys, children's products, textile, garment, footwear, furniture, electrical and electronic products, medical devices, food, chemical and pharmaceutical products. STC is headquartered in Hong Kong, with testing laboratories and/or offices in Mainland China, Vietnam, Japan, Germany, Italy, and the United States.
For more information on our TRU program, please email us at truprogram@stc.group.
STC’s Medical Device Laboratory has officially been approved and accredited as a GLP testing laboratory by the Mexican GLP Regulatory Agency ema-Mexican Accreditation Body, a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Ema has conducted a comprehensive review of STC’s medical device laboratories, including organizational structure, personnel, SOP, test products, archives management, experimental facilities and equipment, test implementation process, quality assurance system, etc., and made a comprehensive retrospective inspection on a number of randomly selected studies that complied with OECD GLP specifications.
After careful and detailed auditing, the auditors concluded that the GLP system of STC’s Medical Device Laboratory is fully compatible with the requirements of OECD's GLP principles. The standardized experimental institution management, perfect and effective quality assurance system, reliable facilities and equipment, and standardized and complete experimental records have been highly recognized by the auditors, who believe that STC’s Medical Device Laboratory has a good understanding of OECD's GLP principles and has established a quality management system that is both suitable for itself and in line with international standards.At the same time, the inspection team has also given some good suggestions, to help STC’s Medical Device Laboratory to further improve the existing GLP system and enhance its international service capabilities.
Recently, STC’s Medical Device Laboratory has also obtained the China laboratory animal use permit for large animal studies, which covers all animal models for biological testing of medical devices. Then STC smoothly passed the latest ISO 17025 revision review and CNAS expansion review. Large animal studies, oral mucosal irritation, brain implantation, and other studies were also successfully recommended and approved. Next, STC will make continuous efforts to improve its quality management level and technical ability in order that we can provide a reliable and fast service platform for the global registration of medical devices, support and promote innovation of medical devices as well as contribute to human health.
As a member of the STC Group, STC (Dongguan) is an independent, third-party product testing, inspection and certification body approved by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). In 2012, STC became the first designated testing laboratory in Hong Kong to provide CCC testing services 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. In 2015, STC invested in a new animal laboratory in Dongguan and began to provide a full range of biocompatibility testing services for medical device manufacturers at home and abroad. STC has successfully obtained the OECD GLP accreditation in early 2019. Over the years, STC has got 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, and CPSA, as well as being a CB Testing Laboratory (CBTL) under the IECEE-CB Scheme, earning it a leading position in the testing, inspection and certification industry of southern China.
About STC(Dongguan) Company Limited
Since its establishment in 2005, STC (Dongguan) Company Limited has been serving the industries and supporting the economic growth with our one-stop conformity assessment services in accordance with local and international product safety standards and regulations. The headquarters, STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) was established in 1963 as the first not-for-profit testing, certification and inspection organization in the region. 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, Shenzhen, Zhongshan, Shanghai, Changzhou and Haerbin, but also in countries like Germany, Italy, USA, Vietnam and Japan. For more information on STC (Dongguan), please visit www.stc.group
Media Enquiry:
Kevin Wang
Tel: +86 769 8111 9888 (ext.8633)
Email: kevinwang@stc.group
Market Enquiry:
Jonathan Tang
Tel: +86 769 8111 9888 (ext.8288)
Email: jonathantang@stc.group
Rock Ma
Tel: +86 769 8111 9888 (ext.8188)
Email: rockma@stc.group
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!
In recent years, toy safety standards in Japan have frequently been revised and updated. In order to keep enterprises abreast of the latest toy safety standards and requirements, STC (Dongguan)is holding a seminar on Japan Toy Safety Standards on 16th May, 2019. This free seminar will give you a comprehensive update on Japan toy standards. Please sign up at once!
Date: 16th May, 2019 (Thursday)
Time: 14:00 – 16:30 (Registration: 13:30)
Venue: Lecture Theatre, 4th Floor, Supporting Centre68 Fumin Nan Road, Dalang, Dongguan, Guangdong
Organizer: Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre
Speaker: Mr. Benny Wong, Senior Technical Manager & Mr. Calvin Chan, Assistant Manager
Fee: Free of charge
Language: Cantonese / Mandarin
Contact Us: +86 769 8111 9888 Ext. 8860 (Shirley Li) / dgstc@stc.group
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.
Date: 25th April 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Venue: Hanoi international Exhibition Center, 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Speaker: Ms. Tuyen Pham - Operations Manager, STC Vietnam
Fee: Free admission by registration
Participant: CEOs, Lab. Managers, QA Managers, Sales Managers
Language: Vietnamese with English PPT
Registration: By email to vnstc@stc.group on/before 24th April 2019
You are warmly welcome to join the event.
In order to ensure the best event experience and the highest level of participation, the date of the upcoming webinar is pushed back from November 22nd, 2018 (Thu) to Novermber 28th, 2018 (Wed). The time will remain the same from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, yet we believe the new date will bring the most beneficial experience to all participants.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1611933917700147458
This webinar will tell you everything you need to know about CCC – China Compulsory Certification requirements for consumer products entering the China market.
HIGHLIGHT OF THIS WEBINAR:
- Legal requirements of CCC
- Application process
- How to avoid unnecessary delays & failures
SESSION 1 - TOYS
Date: October 24th, 2018
Time: 12nn-1pm, EDT
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6999808074907237890
SESSION 2 – ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
Date: November 22nd, 2018
Time: 12nn-1pm, EDT
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1611933917700147458
Speaker: Norman Aronowitz, Sales Director
About STC:
STC is the first independent, not-for-profit testing, inspection and certification organization in Hong Kong. Since its establishment in 1963, STC has been dedicated to providing professional, reliable and comprehensive testing and inspection services, and issuing the highest quality reports to ensure compliance with relevant technical and safety requirements while keeping pace with the development of trade and industry.
China, September 15th, 2018 - The 9th China International Medical Device Regulatory Forum is being held at the Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center from September 13th to September 16th, 2018. This afternoon (September, 15th), Mr. Jonathan Tang, Director of Research & Development, STC Medical Device Testing Department was invited to share his in-depth knowledge and expertise through leading an informative seminar on “How to Use Chemical Characterization Testing in the Evaluation Process of Medical Devices” which provided forum attendees valuable insight in the biological evaluation field of medical devices.
Successful held for eight consecutive years, the annual China International Medical Device Regulatory Forum has played a pivotal role in promoting China’s policies and regulations on medical devices and enhancing the international exchange and cooperation among foreign medical device regulatory authorities and evaluation bodies. STC’s participation in this significant forum provided many opportunities for mutual learning and experience exchanges to further strengthen the development and progression of China’s medical device testing capabilities and standards.
STC (Dongguan), a member of the STC Group was founded in 2005 as an independent, third-party product Testing, Inspection and Certification body approved by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). Since 2012, STC became the first designated testing laboratory in Hong Kong to provide CCC testing services 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 locally 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 and earning a leading position in the southern China testing industry.
About STC
STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) was established in 1963 as the first not-for-profit testing, certification and inspection organization in the region. 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,foods, chemicals and pharmaceutical products. STC’s headquartered is located in Hong Kong, with testing laboratories and offices in mainland China, Vietnam, Japan, Germany, Italy and the United States.For more information on STC, please visit www.stc.group.
About Mr. Jonathan Tang
Currently as STC’s Director of Research & Development for Medical Device Testing, Mr. Tang established STC's first medical device biocompatibility testing laboratory. With an advance educational background in Animal Medicine and extensive experience as a biologist, Mr. Tang is a knowledgeable technical expert in the field of biological risk assessments for medical devices.
Media Enquiry:
Kevin Wang Tel: +86 769 8111 9888 (ext.8633) Email: kevinwang@stc.group
China, September 11th, 2018 - The 6th Forum on China-ASEAN Technology Transfer and Collaborative Innovation was held in Nanning, Guangxi on September 11th to September 15th. Ms. Joey Lau, Senior Manager of the STC’s Chemistry, Food and Pharmaceuticals Department and Mr. Andy Wang, Manager of STC (Dongguan)’s Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Products Divisionwere invited to attend the annual forum and share their expertise.
Hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China and the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the annual forum is jointly organized by The Guangxi Science and Technology Department and the China-ASEAN Technology Transfer Center. Ms. Joey Lau, delivered a keynote speech on September 11th (Time: 16:35-16:45) to share her knowledge and introduce STC's specialty in drug testing. Additionally, Prof. Shen Yuandong, Vice Chairman of the ISO Chinese Medicine Technical Committee, personally read the “Traditional Chinese Medicine Standardization Regional Collaborative Proposal” and called on “One Belt, One Road” Countries to work together and promote the collaborative innovation and development of Chinese medicine through mutual exchanges, recognition and integration of traditional Chinese medicine standards.
The Forum on China-ASEAN Technology Transfer and Collaborative Innovation has become a significant platform for China, ASEAN and other countries along the Maritime Silk Road to develop scientific and technological collaboration and is an important high-level forum in China organized under the framework of the ASEAN Expo. STC’s participation in this meaningful event, has not only strengthened the exchange of expertise and mutual learning between STC and experts in the field of International Chinese medicine, but has also helped foster and promote the orderly circulation and integration of knowledge between China and ASEAN.
STC (Dongguan), a member of the STC Group was founded in 2005 as an independent, third-party product Testing, Inspection and Certification body approved by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). Since 2012, STC became the first designated testing laboratory in Hong Kong to provide CCC testing services 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 locally 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 and earning a leading position in the southern China testing industry.
About STC
STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) was established in 1963 as the first not-for-profit testing, certification and inspection organization in the region. 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,foods, chemicals and pharmaceutical products. STC’s headquartered is located in Hong Kong, with testing laboratories and offices in mainland China, Vietnam, Japan, Germany, Italy and the United States.For more information on STC, please visit www.stc.group.
Media Enquiry:
Kevin Wang Tel: +86 769 8111 9888 (ext.8633) Email: kevinwang@stc.group
Join us at the upcoming seminar on Testing and Certification Services of Lighting Products in Hong Kong, which is part of the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo 2018 organized by HKTDC.
Date: Oct 29, 2018 (Monday)
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Seminar Room, Hall 10, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
Mr. Dickson Mak, Senior Technical Manager of STC, will have a speaking session on the topic of "Lighting Products Energy Efficient Certification and Testing – Global Market"
Free admission. Please click HERE to register.
On 7th September 2018, STC hosted a seminar on Product Safety Compliance exclusively for Adidas’s suppliers in Vietnam. Audiences were briefed about the latest Abdias’s regulatory requirements. A lab tour was arranged for audiences to understand STC Vietnam’s latest development and capabilities. Established in 2013, STC Vietnam has been serving suppliers and factories in Vietnam, making sure that product safety compliances are met in a cost effective and professional manner.
For more information about STC Vietnam, please contact us at vnstc@stc.group
STC has been serving our customers in Japan for over 30 years. Our new office in Tokyo will continue providing you one-stop product testing, inspection and certification services.
For general enquiries and sample pickup, please call us at (03) 6853 6725 or email to jpo@stc.group
STC Japan Company Limited
Arca Central Building, 14/F, 1-2-1 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 1300013, Japan
China, August 29th, 2018 – The Ninth China International Medical Device Regulatory Forum will be held in Fuzhou Strait International Conference & Exhibition Center from Sep 13th to 16th, 2018. Mr. Jonathan Tang, the Director of STC Medical Device Testing and Development, who was invited to attend the forum for the second time, will share his comments on biological evaluation of medical device. The experts from STC will gather together with Chinese and foreign medical device regulatory authority representatives, making a further discussion on the topic of medical device testing.
Speech Topic:
Sep 15th 15:30-16:00 How to Use Chemical Characterization of Medical Devices to Support Biological Safety Evaluation (By Mr. Jonathan Tang)
China International Medical Device Regulatory Forum, founded by China Center for Food and Drug International Exchange (CCFDIE) since 2010, is the largest forum on medical device in China. The forum has been held for eight years and become a good platform for policy interpretation, hot discussion and experience exchange in the industry. Participating in this forum will enhance international exchange and cooperation on international medical device supervision regulations and technical specifications between STC and medical device accreditation department, to promote the development and progress of the medical device supervision in China.
STC (Dongguan), a member of the STC Group founded in 2005, is an independent, third-party product testing, inspection and certification body approved by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). Since 2012, STC has become the first designated testing laboratory in Hong Kong to provide CCC testing services 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 devices 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 it a leading position in the testing industry in southern China.
About STC
STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) was established in 1963 as the first not-for-profit testing, certification and inspection organization in the region. STC provides a wide range of professional conformity assessment services, covering toys, children’s products, textile, garment, footwear, furniture, electrical and electronic products, medical devices, food, chemical and pharmaceutical products. STC is headquartered in Hong Kong, with testing laboratories and offices in mainland China, Vietnam, Japan, Germany, Italy and the United States. For more information on STC, please visit www.stc.group
About Jonathan Tang
Mr. Jonathan Tang, Study Director of STC, is the founder of the corporate first medical device biocompatibility testing laboratory. His tertiary education in veterinary medicine combined with experiences working as Biologist and Technical Specialist made him an expert in medical device biological risk assessment.
Media Enquiry:
Kevin Wang Tel: +86 769 8111 9888 (ext.8633) Email: kevinwang@stc.group
In reference to the Certificate No. 1001 released by the Bureau of Accreditation (BoA) of the Ministry of Science and Technology in Vietnam, we are delighted to announce that STC (Vietnam) Company Limited has successfully been registered under the Vietnam Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (VILAS) complying with ISO/IEC 17025. Our laboratory in Ho Chi Minh City has extended its service capabilities to include testing for toys and children’s products. As an accredited VILAS testing laboratory, STC offers professional one-stop service for both detection and analysis of toys and children’s products in compliance with ASTM F963 and CPSIA in the United States, EN 71 in the European Union as well as the Toy Safety Standard (ST Standard) in Japan.
For more information on STC in Vietnam, please visit www.stc.group/vn or email us at vnstc@stc.group.
Experts from STC Group presented the latest US and EU fire safety regulations together with useful tips for furniture product testing and flame retardant treatment. The seminar concluded with a Q&A session where HAWA members, enterprises and manufacturers raised their questions, as well as shared valuable experience about the scope of restricted flame retardants and region-specific requirements.
Media coverage by Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV):
• https://youtu.be/TAVKVhsx27o
• https://youtu.be/_Hclo1NrMxM
"Compliance Regulations for furniture products exporting to US and EU market: fire safety and chemical requirement on flame retardant"
Throughout this seminar, experts from the STC group will share with you the latest fire safety regulations in US and EU markets as well as useful tips for furniture product testing and flame retardant treatment. The seminar will also be a chance for those working in the furniture industry to meet with STC’s technical experts and get valuable advices.
Date: 29th June 2018
Time: 08:30 to 11:30 am
Venue: Diamond B Hall, 03rd Floor, Central Palace Hotel, 39 Nguyễn Trung Trực Street, Bến Thành Ward, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh City
To register, please click here.
Date: 21 Jun 2018 (Thu)
Time: 15:30 - 17:00 (Registration starts at 15:00)
Venue: HKEIA Conference Room, Unit 1201, 12/F, Harbour Crystal Centre, 100 Granville Rd, TST East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Speaker: Mr. Dickson Mak, Senior Technical Manager, STC
Language: Cantonese & English
Topic:
* Regulatory requirements for lighting products in China and HK market
* CCC/CQC certification criteria and procedures
* Hong Kong market requirements
* General technical specifications requirements
Free Admission. Click here to register online.
Date: July 17, 2018
Time: 12nn-1pm, EDT
Registration: : Please click here
Event Details:
The webinar will open your door to the China market by introducing the requirements and application procedures for China Compulsory Certification (CCC).
Description:
To import, trade and sell toy and electronic products in China, it is mandatory for all manufacturers, traders and retailers to ensure their products are certified in accordance with CCC requirements.
As the FIRST non-governmental lab in China approved for CCC testing, STC is the professional in the field, able to guide you into the China market.
Audience:
Anyone in the toy and electronics industry wishing to step into the China market including
• Compliance officers and their staff
• Designers of products intended for sale in China
• Production managers responsible for Chinese factories
Highlights of this webinar:
• Understand the current products that require a CCC
• Legal requirements of CCC
• How to prepare for the application process
• What you need to do to comply and how to avoid unnecessary delays and failures
Speaker:
Norman Aronowitz
Director of North America
STC
With over 30 years’ experience in the Toy, Sporting Goods and Juvenile products industries Mr. Aronowitz is spearheading the expansion of STC services in North America for testing, Inspections and customer service for all consumer product certifications for North American companies and their manufacturing facilities worldwide.
About STC:
STC is the first independent, not-for-profit testing, inspection and certification organization in Hong Kong. Since its establishment in 1963, STC has been dedicated to providing professional, reliable and comprehensive testing and inspection services, and issuing the highest quality reports to ensure compliance with relevant technical and safety requirements while keeping pace with the development of trade and industry.
Date: April 4, 2018
Time: 12nn-1pm, EDT
Registration: Please click here
Event Details
The webinar will open your door to the China market by introducing the requirements and application procedures for China Compulsory Certification (CCC).
Description:
To import, trade and sell toy and electronic products in China, it is mandatory for all manufacturers, traders and retailers to ensure their products are certified in accordance with CCC requirements.
As the FIRST non-governmental lab in China approved for CCC testing, STC is the professional in the field, able to guide you into the China market.
Audience:
Anyone in the toy and electronics industry wishing to step into the China market including
• Compliance officers and their staff
• Designers of products intended for sale in China
• Production managers responsible for Chinese factories
Highlights of this webinar
• Understand the current products that require a CCC
• Legal requirements of CCC
• How to prepare for the application process
• What you need to do to comply and how to avoid unnecessary delays and failures
Speaker:
Norman Aronowitz
Director of North America
STC
With over 30 years’ experience in the Toy, Sporting Goods and Juvenile products industries Mr. Aronowitz is spearheading the expansion of STC services in North America for testing, Inspections and customer service for all consumer product certifications for North American companies and their manufacturing facilities worldwide.
About STC
STC is the first independent, not-for-profit testing, inspection and certification organization in Hong Kong. Since its establishment in 1963, STC has been dedicated to providing professional, reliable and comprehensive testing and inspection services, and issuing the highest quality reports to ensure compliance with relevant technical and safety requirements while keeping pace with the development of trade and industry.
Date: 27th Oct 2017 (Friday)
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Venue: Seminar Room, Hall 8, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
Mr. Dickson Mak, Senior Technical Manager of STC, will have a speaking session on the topic of "2018 EU Eco-Design Requirement for Lighting Products."
Free admission. Please click here to register.
Date: 26th October, 2017
Time: 12-1pm, EDT
Registration: Please click here
Event Details
The webinar will open your door to the China market by introducing the requirements and application procedures for China Compulsory Certification (CCC).
Audience:
Anyone in the toy industry wishing to step into the China market.
Description:
To import, trade and sell toy products in China, it is mandatory for all manufacturers, traders and retailers to ensure their products are certified in accordance with CCC requirements.
Highlights of this webinar
• Legal requirements of CCC
• How to prepare for the application process
• What you need to do to comply and how to avoid unnecessary delays and failures
As the FIRST non-governmental lab in China approved for CCC toys testing, STC is the professional in the field, able to guide you into the China market.
Speaker:
Norman Aronowitz
Director of North America
STC
With over 30 years’ experience in the Toy, Sporting Goods and Juvenile products industries Mr. Aronowitz is spearheading the expansion of STC services in North America for testing, Inspections and customer service for all consumer product certifications for North American companies and their manufacturing facilities worldwide.
Keith Yung
Director of Toys, Electrical and Children’s Products Group
STC
Overseeing the operations and technical development of STC toys, electrical and children’s products testing division in Hong Kong, China, Asia, EU and the USA, Keith has over 20 year experience in the testing industry. Since 2005, Keith has been a member of the China National Technical Committee of Standardization for Toys and involved in the research, establishment, revision and supervision of China National Standards. STC is one of the world’s leading conformity assessment organizations recognized for providing one-stop global toy safety testing and certification service, including CCC, CPSIA, CE, ST and others.
About STC
STC is the first independent, not-for-profit testing, inspection and certification organization in Hong Kong. Since its establishment in 1963, STC has been dedicated to providing professional, reliable and comprehensive testing and inspection services, and issuing the highest quality reports to ensure compliance with relevant technical and safety requirements while keeping pace with the development of trade and industry.
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