[11 January 2024, Hong Kong] The Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair 2024 was successfully concluded today. The fair was organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 8 to 11 January.

During the four-day fair, STC's toy testing experts met many manufacturers and buyers of toys and children’s products to exchange views and understand the industry’s needs. STC also answered a plethora of enquiries about STC’s toy testing services and related regulations. Visitors applauded STC’s testing methods, equipment, and reputation, and looked forward to learning more about STC’s toy testing services.

"We are delighted to have participated in the Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair,” said Mr. Johnny WONG, General Manager of STC’s Toys and Children's Products Department. “Over the years, the fair has helped us to meet clients from all over the world to explore new opportunities and provide an overview of STC’s latest developments, as well as new testing services for toys and children’s products,” he added.

STC’s toys safety testing services include electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, physical and mechanical properties testing, and phthalates testing. EMC testing focuses on radiation disturbance and electrostatic discharge; physical and mechanical properties testing evaluates toys’ loading stresses; and phthalates testing mainly addresses the amount of specific chemicals in toys.

For more details about STC’s toy testing services, please contact STC.

About STC

Established in 1963 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation for testing, inspection and certification, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) offers a wide range of conformity assessment services for myriad products including Toys, Children’s Products, Textiles, Apparel, Footwear, Furniture, Electrical and Electronic Products, Medical Devices, and Food, as well as Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products. To meet the growing global demand for testing and certification services, not only has STC set up cutting-edge testing laboratories and offices in China’s major regions, such as Guangdong, Shanghai, Changzhou and Guangxi, but it has also expanded to Vietnam, Japan, the USA and Germany. Simultaneously, STC is actively developing its business scale to offer comprehensive, professional testing and inspection services to clients from all sectors.

[8 January 2024, Hong Kong] A team of experts from Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) participates in the Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair 2024 from 8 to 11 January, 2024. The exhibition is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year it has attracted around 2,500 exhibitors from various countries and regions around the world.

Many toy manufacturers and buyers seek professional consultation from STC during the exhibition, with STC explaining the latest standards and regulations for toys and children's products. At the same time, STC presents its comprehensive testing services for toys and children's products.

“This is a valuable tradeshow for so many around the world,” said Mr. Johnny WONG, General Manager of STC’s Toys and Children’s Products Division. “We are delighted to be here again, and hope to meet more new faces, as well as catch up with our long-time friends,” he added.

STC's toy testing laboratory can conduct toy safety testing in accordance with international standards. Its test results are widely recognised by certification bodies from many countries, including China's CMA, CNAS and CNCA; Vietnam's VILAS, BoA; Japan's MHLW, JTA and CPSA; the United States' CPSC and PJLA; as well as Germany's DAkkS. Additionally, STC (Vietnam) was included in the latest "Recognized List of Overseas Testing Agencies" by the Japanese government in 2023, becoming the first registered toys testing laboratory in Haiphong, Vietnam recognised by the Japanese government for testing toys intended for the Japanese market. Looking forward to the future, STC will continue to strive to gain more recognition and provide toy manufacturers and buyers with convenient and reliable testing services for toys and children's products.

For more details about STC’s toy testing services, please contact STC.

About STC

Established in 1963 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation for testing, inspection and certification, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) offers a wide range of conformity assessment services for myriad products including Toys, Children’s Products, Textiles, Apparel, Footwear, Furniture, Electrical and Electronic Products, Medical Devices, and Food, as well as Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products. To meet the growing global demand for testing and certification services, not only has STC set up cutting-edge testing laboratories and offices in China’s major regions, such as Guangdong, Shanghai, Changzhou and Guangxi, but it has also expanded to Vietnam, Japan, the USA and Germany. Simultaneously, STC is actively developing its business scale to offer comprehensive, professional testing and inspection services to clients from all sectors.

[5 January 2024, Hong Kong] A delegation from Hong Kong Shamshuipo Industry and Commerce Association visited the headquarters of the Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. Professor Richard FUNG, Chief Executive of STC, welcomed the delegation on behalf of the company. Dr. Franki LEE, Director of Business Development & Compliance, introduced STC and gave an overview of STC’s latest developments. Ms. Anne CHUAH, Director of Operations briefed the delegation on STC’s operations.

The delegation highly regarded STC's various achievements over the years. It also commended the company’s commitment to assisting in improving the standards of manufactured products, as well as promoting trade and the development of industry and commerce.

Professor Richard FUNG expressed his delight at the visit of the delegation: "We very much appreciate this visit from Hong Kong Shamshuipo Industry and Commerce Association.” Professor FUNG added, “STC will strengthen cooperation with the association, aiming to further contribute to the industrial and commercial development of Hong Kong."

The delegation visited STC's laboratory and complimented the cutting-edge testing equipment and technologies.

About STC

Established in 1963 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation for testing, inspection and certification, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) offers a wide range of conformity assessment services for myriad products including Toys, Children’s Products, Textiles, Apparel, Footwear, Furniture, Electrical and Electronic Products, Medical Devices, and Food, as well as Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products. To meet the growing global demand for testing and certification services, not only has STC set up cutting-edge testing laboratories and offices in China’s major regions, such as Guangdong, Shanghai, Changzhou and Guangxi, but it has also expanded to Vietnam, Japan, the USA and Germany. Simultaneously, STC is actively developing its business scale to offer comprehensive, professional testing and inspection services to clients from all sectors.

[Hai Phong City, Vietnam, 19 December 2023] Hasbro recently named Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (Vietnam) (STC (Vietnam)) as one of its approved third-party physical, mechanical, and chemical testing laboratories.  Both parties were in Hai Phong City, Vietnam, to sign the agreement.

“We are delighted and honoured to be approved as one of Hasbro’s third-party testing laboratories,” said Mr. Ben LAU, Director of Operations at STC.  Mr. LAU added that this cooperation between both companies has been highly anticipated.  With the recognition, STC (Vietnam) can now take on more toys testing projects domestically and internationally, thereby further expanding its already-considerable service scope.

STC (Vietnam) was established in Vietnam in 2013 to serve the increasing number of manufacturers moving their production lines to Southeast Asia.  The laboratory commenced operations in 2016, providing convenient testing services locally.  Its accreditations to date include VILAS (approved accreditation from the Vietnam Bureau of Accreditation) for ISO/IEC 17025, listing on the Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (JMWHW) accredited directory, and USA CPSC for third party testing to CPSIA standards.  STC (Vietnam) is also authorised by the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality under decree 107/2016/ND-CP to provide conformity assessment services in Vietnam.

Rapid industrial development in Southeast Asia means that demand for testing increased exponentially and keeps on increasing.  STC (Vietnam) has thus become an important testing centre and base for entry into ASEAN countries.

About STC

Established in 1963 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation over testing, inspection, and certification, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) offers a wide range of conformity assessment services on products covering Toys, Children’s Products, Textiles, Apparel, Footwear, Furniture, Electrical and Electronic Products, Medical Devices, and Food, as well as Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products.

Over the years, STC has obtained numerous accreditations from international bodies, including CMA (China), CNAS (China), FCC (USA), CPSC (USA), Govmark (USA), IC (Canada), Lucideon (UK), SATRA (UK), Nemko (Norway) and CPSA (Japan), while being a Certification Body Testing Laboratory (CBTL) in IECEE-CB.  These qualifications have helped establish STC as one of the leading organisations in the testing and certification industry. 

To meet growing global demand, not only has STC set up cutting-edge testing laboratories and offices in China’s major cities, such as Dongguan, Shanghai, Changzhou and Guangxi, but it has also expanded to Vietnam, Japan, the USA and Germany.

Meanwhile, STC is actively developing its business scale to offer comprehensive, professional testing and inspection services for clients from all industries.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[17 November 2023, Vietnam] The Japanese Government recently announced the latest “Recognized List of Overseas Testing Agencies”, which now includes STC (Vietnam). This makes STC (Vietnam) the first registered toys testing laboratory in Haiphong recognised by the Japanese Government for testing toys intended for the Japanese market

The recognition by the Japanese Government indicates that STC (Vietnam) has the technology, equipment, and capabilities to comply with the toy safety requirements of the Food Sanitation Law of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan. The recognition furthermore enhances STC (Vietnam)’s competitiveness and service scope. The latter now extends to covering toys manufactured in Southeast Asian countries, such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, and the Philippines. These manufacturers can enter the Japanese market with products that have been rigorously tested and certified by STC (Vietnam).

STC (Vietnam) was established in Vietnam in 2013 to serve the increasing number of manufacturers moving their production lines to Southeast Asia. The laboratory commenced operations in 2016, providing convenient testing services locally.

Rapid industrial development in Southeast Asia means that demand for testing increased exponentially and keeps on increasing. STC (Vietnam) has thus become an important testing centre and base for entry into ASEAN countries.