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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.
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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