China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) is co-hosted annually in Shenzhen by several Ministries and Commissions of the national government and the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government. It is the largest and the most influential scientific and technological fair in the country, and is renowned as “the No.1 Technology Show in China”.

 

This year, STC is delighted to join this Fair and share our expertise in testing and certification.

 

Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center

Date: November 14 to 18, 2018

Join us at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair 2019

 

Date: Jan 7-10, 2019
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!

 

Dr. K.C. Lee, General Manager, STC, and Gabriela Hochmann, Marketing Executive, PKM Electronics GmbH (STC’s Germany subsidiary), are in Brussels, Belgium for the ICPHSO 2018 International Symposium.

 

Date: November 12-13, 2018

Venue: Albert Borschette Congress Center

On November 8, 2018, STC’s Hong Kong Headquarters welcomed a visiting delegation from Shenzhen including Huang Min, Deputy Mayor of the People's Government of Shenzhen Municipality, Qi Bing, Director of Market and Quality Supervision Commission of Shenzhen Municipality, and representatives from other government departments of Shenzhen.

 

Accompanied by Harry Yeung, STC Chief Operating Officer, C. K. Tsang, Assistant Director (Eastern China Operations), Dr. Franki Lee, Director of Corporate Sales and Business Development, and Dr. K. C. Lee, STC General Manager, the visitors received a tour of various STC laboratories and learned in depth about how the daily operation and management of the labs were carried out.

 

The Shenzhen delegation expressed their appreciation for STC’s serving the society and the industrial and commercial sector as a not-for-profit organization for more than 50 years. They were also eager to further strengthen the cooperation and exchange between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, as well as Guangdong and Hong Kong to better serve the society and help enterprises improve their product quality.

STC is proudly a Platinum Sponsor of ICPHSO 2018 International Symposium, which is held on November 12-13, 2018 at the Albert Borschette Congress Center, Brussels, Belgium.

 

See you there!

With the aim of sharing our expertise in testing and certification with the lighting product industry, STC delivered a seminar today 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. During the seminar, we discussed 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,” said Mr. Dickson Mak, Senior Technical Manager of STC.

 

The 23rd Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) takes place from October 18-20, 2018. MIF is the first local exhibition in Macao certified by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), and is one of the most reputable annual international economic and trade events in Macao. Under the theme of “Cooperation - Key to Business Opportunities”, MIF leverages on Macao’s advantages as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure as well as a premium business and trade services platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries to facilitate business development, transformation and entrepreneurship for its participants. MIF covers exhibition, forum/conference, business matching and SME platform in one event.

 

STC is delighted to be a supporting organization of the MIF forum on “The Future of Cross Border New Retail – O2O Commerce + Supply Chain Finance + Verification for All”, which was held on October 19. Participants of the forum discussed the challenges and opportunities along with other issues concerning O2O commerce development, including market barriers, cultural differences, financial support, anti-counterfeiting and traceability. Dr. Franki Lee, STC’s Director of Corporate Sales and Business Development, was one of the guest speakers of this event.

 

“We are committed to participate in this international economic and trade event in Macao. Established in 1963, STC has been dedicated to meeting the latest commerce development, providing professional, reliable and comprehensive testing, inspection and certification services. Being an accredited third-party compliance organization, STC will fully support the development of the entire cross-border new retail system,” said Dr. Lee.

For sharing our expertise in Electrical Products Certification with the industry, today STC delivered a seminar onInternational and China CCC Testing and Certification for Electronic Products at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. During the seminar, we discussed about International Approval and Regulatory Requirement for Electronic Products Testing, including China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Mark approval criteria, certification requirement for major International markets, and general technical specification requirements.

 

 “STC is the first non-governmental laboratory to receive accreditation from Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA) to provide comprehensive CCC Mark services for toys in both Hong Kong and China. We are committed to share our expertise in obtaining Certification for Electric Products” said Dr. LEE Kam Chuen, General Manager, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC).

STC will be exhibiting at the 12th China International Food Safety & Quality Conference (CIFSQ)

Come and talk to us at booth B18 to check out the latest information on food safety and quality control

Date: November 7-8, 2018（Wed.-Thur.）
Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00
Venue: 5/F, Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre
Address: 555 Tibet Zhong Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

 

 

Dear Customers:

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and wish you a good time during the National Day.

Our offices will be closed on the following days (displayed on the picture) and will resume work afterwards.

Dear Customers:

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and wish you a good time during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Our offices will be closed on the following day (displayed on the picture) and will resume work afterwards.

 

 

 

STC invites you to our booth 3CON-059 at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), which is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 13-16, 2018. Come and meet with our technical experts at the free seminar and technical advice sessions on October 15 (Monday)!

Pre-register for our technical advice sessions to receive HK$2,000 STC cash coupon redeemable against any STC Electrical Products Testing Services.

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PKM electronic GmbH, a member of the STC Group, is an exhibitor at the IFA Global Markets 2018, currently being held in Berlin, Germany. Come and visit us for the latest industry safety regulations and requirements on electrical and electronic products.

Date: September 2-5, 2018
Opening Hours: 10am - 6pm (September 2-4), 10am - 4pm (September 5)
Venue: STATION-Berlin, Luckenwalder Strasse 4-6, 10963 Berlin
Booth: Hall S1/117

STC will be exhibiting at the 124th China Import and Export Fair.

Date: Oct 15 - Nov 4, 2018
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou
Booth No.: T29 at sky bridge

Come to visit our booth to check out the latest China CCC and international product safety requirements.

STC will be exhibiting at the 99th China Food & Drinks Fair

Date:  Oct 25 - 27, 2018 (Thu - Sat)
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Venue: Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center, Hunan, China 

Come and talk to us at booth W3N259C to check out the latest food and drinks safety requirements.

STC will be exhibiting at the 15th China-ASEAN Expo

Date: Sep 12 - 15, 2018 (Wed - Sat)
Opening Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Nanning International Convention & Exhibition Center, Guangxi, China

 

Come and talk to us at booth Hall 7 D07185 to check out the latest international product safety requirements.

 

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 service, 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 service, 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

The Korean Testing & Research Institute (KTR) visited STC Hong Kong on June 21, 2018. A leader in Korea’s testing, certification and technical consultation industry, KTR shares a key similarity with STC in that both strive relentlessly to enhance the quality and safety standards of consumer products.

Hong Kong is the second biggest importer of Korean cosmetics, personal care and beauty items. This prompted STC to host a conference for the visitors on compliance and technical issues of importing cosmetics products into the PRC and Hong Kong market. On this occasion, the two organizations exchanged regulatory information and explored opportunities for further collaboration.

The KTR team expressed appreciation for the host’s reception and invited STC to a return visit. “STC and KTR are indeed comparable in terms of scale and service nature. We are expecting a higher level of cooperation with our Korean counterpart, and it’s certainly not limited to cosmetics registration in China,” said Candy Chan, Senior Manager of STC’s Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Department.

STC Chairman Tom Tang and Secretary for Transport and Housing, Frank Chan, join celebrity guest Maria Cordero to promote product safety

STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre), the first not-for-profit testing, inspection and certification organization established in Hong Kong, held the latest annual Product Safety Carnival cum Hong Kong Safety Mark and “STC tested” Mark Certificate Award Ceremony today at Domain Mall in Yau Tong. This year’s Ceremony was officiated by Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr. Frank Chan, JP, who presented Hong Kong Safety Mark and "STC tested" Mark certificates to a number of notable enterprises.

Chairman of STC, Tom Tang, JP, announced the appointment of popular entertainer Maria Cordero as this year's Product Safety Ambassador. In addition to sharing tips of being a smart consumer, she effortlessly brought cheers to the guests and audiences with her amazing performance of a couple of classic numbers.

Aside from awarding certificates, the Ceremony was the highlight of a 3-day event that brought businesses and consumers together with sales booths offering certified products. In a bid to make product safety education more enjoyable, the event also featured a free photo booth offering a variety of funny props, in addition to a game booth manned by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD).

With a history of more than 50 years, STC, as a not-for-profit, independent testing and inspection organization, spares no effort in promoting the importance of product safety to different levels of the community and enhancing the development of the testing and inspection industry. Over the years, STC has been upholding the safety standards of food and household products by launching various product certification programmes in line with the latest safety standards such as Hong Kong Safety Mark and “STC tested” Mark. STC has expanded its certification services by launching the Hong Kong Excellent Service Certificate Mark, which helps citizens to identify customer-friendly merchants; STC’s Hong Kong ECO Mark and Made in Hong Kong Certification Scheme also aim at protecting consumer rights in multiple areas.

Tang stressed that STC would continue to collaborate with the Government and the Industrial sector to protect the interests of consumers by upholding the high standards of product and food safety in Hong Kong, creating through the various STC certification programmes a quality living environment.

Hong Kong, May 9, 2018 – Embracing the latest enactment of European Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), Mr. Jonathan Tang, Study Director of STC, is sharing his insights of statutory improvements and system modernization today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The seminar on updates on procurement guidelines and medical device regulations, organized in parallel with Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair, gathered thoughts and ideas of in-service personnel from industries of medical devices, technologies, supplies and healthcare products.

“Effective on May 25, 2017, the new regulation primarily affects import of medical devices into the European Union. The MDR will be replacing the EU’s current Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC) and Directive on active implantable medical devices (90/385/EEC). I hope that my speech could alleviate medical device manufacturers’ concerns towards those significant amendments”, said Jonathan.

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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.

STC will be exhibiting at International Tokyo Toy Show 2018.

Date: 7-8 June, 2018
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Halls, 3-11-1, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Booth No: 4-22 (Hall 4)

Come & check out the latest toy safety requirements!

Dear Customers,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and wish you a Happy Labor Day.

In observance of the International Labor Day holiday, our offices will be closed from 29 April to 1 May, 2018 and will resume work afterwards.

STC will be taking part in the 23rd Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition Fair

Date: Jun 9 - 12, 2018
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex
Address: 380 Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China
Booth No.: Hall 11.2 F67

Come visit the booth of STC (Dongguan) to check out the latest China CCC and International testing standards and requirements for lighting products.

STC Vietnam will be exhibiting at SAIGONTEX 2018

11-14 April, 2018

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center
799 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Phu Ward, Dist 7. HoChiMinh City

Booth No: 11-C4

Come and check out the safety requirements for textile and apparel.

Join us at the Free Seminar hosted by HKTDC at Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) 2018

Date: 16 April 2018 (Monday)
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Product Launch Area, Hall 1A, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Topic: Certification and Testing of Electronic Products for China (CCC mark and CQC mark) and International Market
Speaker: Dr. K.C. Lee, General Manager, Electrical and Electronic Products, STC

STC will be taking part in the 28th China International Bicycle Fair

Date: May 6 - 9, 2018
Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Booth No.: E0420, Hall 2

Come visit the booth of STC (Dongguan) to check out the latest bicycle safety requirements and testing standards.

STC will be taking part in the 79th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF Spring 2018) and the 26th International Component Manufacturing & Design Show (ICMD Spring 2018)

Date: April 11 -14, 2018
Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Booth No.: 6.1A05

Come visit the booth of STC (Dongguan) to check out the latest national and international testing standards and requirements for medical device.

STC will be exhibiting at Hong Kong APLF Leather & Materials+

14-16 March 2018
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Booth No: 1A-A05

Come and check out the safety requirements for textile and leather products.

STC will be taking part in the Hong Kong Houseware Fair 2018.

Date: 20-23 April 2018
Venue: HKCEC
Booth no.: 5C-G06, Hall 5C

Come and check out the latest safety requirements for houseware products.

STC will be taking part in the 123 China Import and Export Fair.

Date: April 15 - May 5, 2018
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou
Booth No.: T29 at sky bridge

Come visit the booth of STC (Dongguan) to check out the latest China CCC and international product safety requirements.

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and wish you a prosperous Year of the Dog.

In observance of the Lunar New Year holiday, our offices will be closed on the following days (displayed on the picture) and will resume work afterwards.

With the goal of raising consumers' awareness of product safety and quality certification, STC is delighted to work with KMB to deploy buses carrying the eye-catching "STC Tested Mark" and "Hong Kong Safety Mark" logos on routes covering all the major shopping hubs and commercial districts in Hong Kong.

STC will be taking part in the 30th Guangzhou International Toy & Hobby Fair.

Date: April 8 -10, 2018
Venue: Expo Poly World Trade Center, Guangzhou
Booth No.: 4J26

Come visit the booth of STC (Dongguan) to check out the latest China CCC and international toy safety requirements.

STC will be taking part in the Australian Toy Hobby and Licensing Fair 2018.

Date: 4-7 March 2018
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia
Booth No.: E05

Come and check out the latest toy safety requirements!

As one of the sponsors in Asia Pacific for the Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) offered by the Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI) in the United States, we are pleased to commence the year of 2018 by welcoming four students from WPI, Mr. Zubillaga, Ambrose, Rose and Ms. Rivas, for kick-starting a research project on Halal Certification.

The IQP is one of the most distinctive elements of the WPI Plan and WPI’s signature project-based curriculum, giving every WPI student the experience of working in interdisciplinary teams to solve a problem or need that lies at the intersection of science and society. STC has been embracing corporate social responsibility for its actions towards the community especially for the ethnic minorities in the territory. It is indeed our privilege to support the research project titled “Halal Demand in Hong Kong” so as to investigate the availability of Halal products and importance of certification for the benefit of the ethnic minorities.”

Ms. Candy Chan, Senior Manager of STC's Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Products Division, complimented these young adults on their passions for the project.

“They have been immersing themselves into the Halal community, as far as I know, by patronizing Halal diners, visiting mosques for prayers and joining parties with local Indonesian workers. We are looking forward to the outcome of their project, as well as recommendations to improve Muslims community’s access to Halal consumer products.” said Chan.

STC will be taking part in the New York Toy Fair 2018.

Date: 17-20 February 2018
Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, USA
Booth No.: 5971, Level 1

Come and check out the latest toy safety requirements!

Dear Customers:

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and wish you a Happy New Year.

Our offices will be closed on the following day (displayed on the picture) and will resume work afterwards.

STC will be taking part in the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair 2018.

Date: 31 January - 4 February 2018
Venue: Messezentrum Nuremberg, Germany
Booth No.: G-06, Hall 11.1

Come and check out the latest toy safety requirements!

STC will be taking part in the Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair 2018.

Date: 8-11 January 2018
Venue: HKCEC
Booth no.: 3D-D45, Hall 3

Come and check out the latest toy safety requirements!

STC is joining the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Come visit our booth at 3CON-059 from Oct 13-16, and meet with our technical experts at the free seminar and technical advice sessions on Oct 13!
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In reference to Announcement No. 26 (2017) released by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA) on September 18, 2017, STC (Dongguan) Company Limited, the China flagship laboratory of STC (The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) has successfully obtained approval from CNCA to extend its service capabilities as a designated China Compulsory Certification (CCC) testing laboratory, with information technology equipment and lighting apparatus newly added to its scope.

Dear Customers:

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and wish you a happy National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival.

Our offices will be closed on the following days (displayed on the picture) and will resume work afterwards.

STC Vietnam will be taking part in HANOITEX 2017, a.k.a. Vietnam Hanoi Textile & Garment Industry Expo 2017 & Vietnam Hanoi Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo 2017.

Date: 1-3 November 2017
Venue: ICE - International Center for Exhibition (Viet-Xo Cultural Palace), Hanoi
Booth No.: 1K-2

Be sure to mark your calendar and pay us a visit then!

STC will exhibit at the 122nd China Import and Export Fair.

Welcome to our Booth T36 at Sky Bridge.
Date: Oct 15 - Nov 4
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex
Address: 380 Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China (Metro Xingangdong Station or Pazhou Station )

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of its establishment this year, the Hong Kong Chinese Prepared Medicine Traders Association (CPMTA) paid a visit to STC Hong Kong on 18 July 2017. Around 20 members of the Association were shown around the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular and Ceramicware laboratories. Ms. Vivian Lam, Certification Manager of STC's Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Division, complimented the Association on its efforts acting as a platform of communication between the government and the industry, at the same time promoting the formalization and internationalization of TCM.

"It is our pleasure to be a long-term partner of the Association. We will continue to monitor the quality of medicinal products on the market through the rigorous testing programs and regular market surveillance of our STC-tested Mark Scheme," said Lam.

The Marks & Spencer (M&S) sourcing team visited STC Dongguan on 29 June 2017 and participated in a workshop on the testing of ceramicware, cookware and cutlery. Hosted by Candy Chan, Senior Manager of STC's Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Division, the training workshop delivered a detailed introduction to regulatory requirements, performance tests, and recall cases, etc. of the said consumer products.

It was the first time the M&S team visited STC Dongguan, and they showed strong interest in the test procedure and equipment during the laboratory tour. STC's technical professionals performed test demonstrations and explained the related international standards and pass/fail criteria.

The M&S team expressed gratitude for STC's hospitality and guidance on this rewarding lab tour. "The visit indeed deepened our understanding of testing on ceramicware and kitchenware," said one M&S Senior Product Merchandiser.

Product safety is part of our daily life. To raise public awareness of the importance of product safety, HKCC has organized Product Safety Short Film Competition.The results of the competition were announced at the Product Safety Carnival on May 19. The winners received the awards from Secretary for the Environment, Mr. Wong Kam Sing, and Product Safety Ambassador, Corinna Chamberlain.

Cash awards of HKD15,000, $8,000, $4,000 and $1,000 were presented to the winners accordingly.

To view the short films, you may go to the websites below:

Winner: Our Lady of China Catholic Primary School
https://youtu.be/refLKC2UqeE

1st Runner-up: Tse Nok Yiu
https://youtu.be/pYMjl0aRyEU

2nd Runner-up: SKH Ho Chak Wan Primary School
https://youtu.be/8lsGT9RS2eQ

Merit Award: Gina Chan
https://youtu.be/VTpcdAJtNK0

Merit Award: Wong Hing Lei
https://youtu.be/pblAu1Uf-t8

STC will attend the 22nd Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibiton

Weclome to visit our booth F86 in Hall 11.2
Date: Jun 9-12, 2017
Opening Hours: 9:30 - 18:00
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex
Address: 380 Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China

Dear Customers:
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and wish you a Happy Labor Day.

Our offices will be closed on May 1, 2017 and operation will resume normal after the holiday.

STC will attend the International Tokyo Toy Show 2017

Welcome to our Booth No.1-51 in Hall 1
Date: June 1-2, 2017
Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 17:30 pm
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition
Address: 3-10-1, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan

See you there!

STC is joining APLF Leather & Materials+ 2017

Come and visit us: booth#1A A11
Date: 29 - 31 March, 2017
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Per and Polyfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) are widely used in products of everyday life such as textiles, clothing and food contact materials for their better water and stain resistance. However, PFCs are very difficult to be decomposed and may impose potential health threats to human.

For help protecting the environment, Adidas Group has committed to phase out PFCs in 99% products sold, including Adidas Golf, Reebok, Five Ten, CCM, and licensees, by December 31, 2017. To meet this goal, suppliers of Adidas have to ensure their products’ compliance with the newly established requirement by conducting Fluorine test in qualified laboratories.

As an international not-for-profit organization specialized in testing, inspection and certification aiming to support global buyers and suppliers in quality management, STC(Vietnam) – a subsidiary of STC Group (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre), was in cooperation with Adidas Vietnam License office to host the seminar “Compliance Requirement: PFCs Policy” exclusive for Adidas suppliers on 10th March, 2017. During the Q&A session, a lot of questions related to PFCs’ definition as well as other requirements following Adidas compliance policy were raised by T1 and T2 suppliers, showing us the great interest this topic has generated to our audience.

Should you have any enquiries, please contact Ms. Candy Chan (candychan@stc.group) in Hong Kong or Ms. Tuyen Pham (tuyenpham@stc.group) in Vietnam for further information.

Hong Kong (23rd February, 2017) – STC today announced the acquisition of Benchmark Laboratories LLC, in New Jersey (‘Benchmark’). With over 16 years of experience in the testing and certification industry, Benchmark is accredited to ISO 17025 and accepted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Post acquisition, Benchmark will become a wholly owned subsidiary of STC while continuing to operate as an independent business unit.

“The acquisition of the Benchmark Laboratories marks an important milestone in STC’s history. This expansion will further strengthen our service capabilities and commitment to the North American market. With our network spanning the globe, I am sure that STC will continue to develop and excel, better serving customers, especially for the toys, children’s products and textile industries in the US,” commented Richard Fung, Chief Executive of STC.

“We see significant potential in the US market. With the acquisition of Benchmark, STC (USA) is now STC’s Regional Headquarters in North America, providing local technical consultancy and customer services. This complements our current service network in Europe, Southeast Asia and Mainland China providing comprehensive support to the global supply chain,” Fung added. “We will also keep expanding our scope of services to meet the growing demand for professional conformity services in the United States as well as other countries around the world. ”


About STC
STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) was found 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.


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STC (Dongguan) will attend the 29th Guangzhou Int'l Toy & Hobby Fair.

Welcome to our booth 4L26.
Date: April 8-10, 2017
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Expo Poly World Trade Center, Guangzhou

STC will attend the 121st China Import and Export Fair.

Welcome to our Booth T5 at Sky Bridge.
Date: April 15 - May 5
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex
Address: 380 Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China (Metro Xingangdong Station or Pazhou Station )

Federation of Hong Kong Industries is holding the seminar “International IoT Seminar- Standards, Requirements and Regulations for IoT and Wireless” on 24 February 2017. One of the speakers will be our Manager, EMD - Mr. Kenneth Cheung.

Interested parties are welcome to join the seminar to learn more about the advance testing methods and latest regulatory compliance of IoT and wireless devices.

For registration, please go to the link below:

https://www.industryhk.org/en/event_offline.php?id=96159024

Dear Customers,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and wish you a prosperous Year of the Rooster.

Our offices will be closed on the followings days （displayed on the picture）and operation will resume normal after the holidays.

STC is participating in Australian Toy, Hobby & Licensing Fair on 5-8 March, 2017. Come and visit our booth#E11.

See you there!

Dear Customers:
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and wish you a Happy New Year.

Our offices will be closed from December 31, 2016 to January 2, 2017 and operation will resume normal after the holidays.

Date: 23-26 November, 2016
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center

STC will be joining the 16th Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center from 23-26 November. Come visit us at booth no. L25, Hall A1 for the latest information and testing methods for textile and garment products!

Date: 18th November, 2016
Time: 08:30 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: STC Vietnam office – SCS Building, Unit 102, Ground floor, Lot T2-4, D1 Street, Hi-tech Park, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City

STC, in cooperation with the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, held the Labelling Rule – Country of Origin for Textile or Garment Products Seminar to guide Vietnam's textile and garment enterprises in labelling their products and the related testing methods. The seminar attendees asked many questions, to which the experts from STC responded with valuable advices on how to do labelling in accordance with the country's customs practice in order to enjoy the most favorable tariff.

STC is joining different toy fairs in 2017. Come and visit our booth!

Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair (9-12 January)
Venue: HKCEC
Booth no.: 3D-C26, Hall 3

Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair (1-6 February)
Venue: Messezentrum Nuremberg, Germany
Booth no.: H11.1, G-06

American International Toy Fair (18-21 February)
Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Booth no.: 6370, Level 1

STC is joining the Hong Kong International Building and Hardware Fair at AsiaWorld-Expo this year from 26-29 October. Come visit us at booth 8-C22 for the latest information and testing methods for building and hardware material. Pre-register now for free admission.

The 119th China Import and Export Fair

Inviting you to visit our Booth T22 at Sky Bridge.

Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex

Address: 380 Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China (Metro Xingangdong Station or Pazhou Station )

Date:
First phase: April 15 -19, 2016
Second phase: April 23 -27, 2016
Third phase: May 1-5, 2016

On 21st May, Mr. Liu Weijun, Vice Director of the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA), Mr. Li Wenlong, Vice Director of Certification Supervision Department of CNCA, Vice Director of International Cooperation Department of CNCA visited STC (Dongguan). Accompanied by STC’s Chief Executive, Dr. Richard Fung, Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Harry Yeung, Director of Corporate Quality & Information Management, Mr. Wilson Wong, General Manager of Business Development Department, Mr. C.K. Tsang, and General Manager of STC (Dongguan), Mr Eugene Huang, Mr. Liu Weijun was briefed on STC’s history, operation and development. Mr. Liu Weijun appreciated our professional testing services and contributions to manufacturers, and wished us every success in the future.

On 8th January, Mr. Chen Zibiao, Vice President of Fujian Inspection and Research Institute for Product Quality visited STC (Dongguan).

Accompanied by STC’s Chief Operation Officer, Mr. Harry Yeung, General Manager of Business Development, Mr. C.K. Tsang, General Manager of STC (Dongguan), Mr Eugene Huang. Mr. Chen was briefed on STC’s history, operation and development.

Mr. Chen appreciated our professional testing services and contributions to Manufactures, and wished us every success in the future.

Mr. Fung Lizhong ,the CEO of STC, and Mr. Zeng zhigang, the manager of business development department of STC investigated Harbin which was called “ice city” and met Mr. Teng Youping who was the deputy director of Harbin bureau of quality and technical supervision and Mr. Mao Lijun who was the dean of Harbin products quality supervision and inspection institute from January 31st and February 3rd . Mr. Fung and Mr. Zeng visited the food and jewelry lab of Harbin products quality supervision and inspection institute and understood the operation of it . Two sides expressed the intention of cooperation and signed the cooperation memorandum. The visit strengthened the cooperation and communication on testing, inspection, identification and training between STC and Harbin even northeast zone.

In the morning of February 6th, 2013, Mr. Chen Zhizhao and a number of people from Franklin Electronic Press ( Hongkong ) Co. Ltd. visited STC( Dongguan) accompanied by Mr. Zeng Zhigang. The technicians of the laboratory carried on the operation and explained it on site. Franklin Electronic Press (Hongkong) Co. Ltd. is a customer of HKCC, which is a member of STC. This visit deepened the Franklin Electronic Press ( Hongkong ) Co. Ltd’s understanding of STC and strengthened the cooperation between the two sides.

In the morning of January 22nd, 2013, Graham Doe from the British Ceramic Society ( CERAM ) came to STC(Dongguan) ceramic laboratory to audit. STC(Dongguan) which was accredited by CERAM, developed the project of building ceramics testing on the original basis. Our staff carried on the operation and explained it in the laboratory on site, Graham Doe had a detailed inquiry and understanding. The audit was passed at last.

In the morning of February 4, 2013, six person including Mr. Huang Quan , the chairman of the board , and Mr. Chen Zhihong ,the general manager of Beijing New Century Certification Limited ,as well as Mr. Wu Xiawei ,the CEO of Hong Kong Veritas Limited visited STC(Dongguan).The guests accompanied by Mr. Fung Lizhong and other managing people watched the film which told the course of development of STC, and visited the laboratory. The technicians of the laboratory carried on the operation and explained it on site. Mr Huang Quan and Mr. Wu Xiawei identified with STC’s strength. The visit laid a foundation for further cooperation between the two sides.

On April 13, 2011, Mr. Yang Yi, the Vice Minister of LOCPG Ministry of Economic Affairs, Mr. Zhang Xueqian, the Director of Trade Branch, and Mr. Wu Jun, the Vice director of GDDOFTEC paid a visit to DGSTC. The leaders toured the laboratories after listening to some reports and also expressed their high expectations to DGSTC.

Mr. Jacky Peng, Manager of Electrical Products Division (EP) in STC (Dongguan) had an interview by Dalang Weekly on 07 January. He gave an introduction of STC (Dongguan)’s professional and comprehensive services about testing, inspection and certification accredited by AQSIQ. Then he believed that we could contribute more to the regional development of electronic industry.

Director Li Wenlong, Department of Laboratory Monitoring and Testing of Certification and Accreditation Administration paid a visit to STC (Dongguan) on 08 December, 2008. Mr. Li recognized our professional all-round services of product testing, inspection and certification.

A delegation of officials from Wuxi municipal government and standing committee paid a visit to STC for exchange in the morning of 12 August 2008. After a laboratory visit, they expressed their hope that STC would participate in the development of inspection and test industry of Wuxi city and help them improve product quality, thus making greater contribution to society.

Held on April 8th, 2008, the 45th anniversary celebration of Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) and grand opening of STC (Dongguan) in its Standards and Testing Scientific Park, Dalang of Dongguan city, achieves a big success. In addition to Board members of the center, there are officials from government and organizations, managerial staff from the industry and media friends present at the ceremony, totaling more than 700 people.? The success of this great event brings the impact of STC on testing, inspection and certification far more across China Mainland.