【16 May 2025, Hong Kong 】The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) led a professional team to participate in HOFEX 2025, the region's premier international food & beverage and hospitality exhibition, held from 14 to 16 May 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This prestigious biennial event attracted over 2,000 international brand exhibitors from 28 countries and regions, and more than 20,000 industry professionals.

The specialists from STC's Chemical, Food and Pharmaceuticals Department were on-site to answer queries from guests and representatives of the food & beverage and hospitality sectors, providing detailed explanations of food and packaging regulations. They also introduced STC's comprehensive safety testing services, which help ensure that tested products comply with various safety standards and regulations in different countries. In recent years, numerous domestic and overseas gourmet brands have entered the Hong Kong market, conducting rigorous product testing to ensure that residents and visitors can enjoy products and food safely and confidently. STC has received extensive support from clients over the years in the field of testing and certification services and has gained broad international recognition, including HOKLAS, CMA, CNAS, FCC, CPSC, Govmark, FDA, LUCIDEON, SATRA, DAkkS, and HALAL.

Mr. Alan FUNG, Senior Manager of STC's Chemical, Food, and Pharmaceutical Department said, "We are pleased to share the latest information on testing and certification, along with current trends in food and packaging, with professionals from the food & beverage and hospitality industries who visited us. This exhibition gathered food brands from around the world, making it a great platform for us to interact with our existing and potential clients. We look forward to participating again in the next edition."

For more information about STC's food, chemical, and pharmaceutical safety testing services, please feel free to contact us.

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【3 February 2025, Nuremberg, Germany】Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) participated in the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair 2025, from 28 January to 1 February 2025. The exhibition attracted 2000 plus exhibitors from over 70 countries and regions, as well as more than 57,500 industry professionals from 126 countries.

Mr. Johnny WONG, General Manager of STC’s Toys and Children Products Division, stated, “We were delighted to participate in this exhibition again and took this opportunity to share insights with industry representatives and manufacturers from around the globe, thereby increasing awareness of STC’s top-notch testing technologies and services among toy and children’s product manufacturers and buyers.”

During the fair, industry representatives and buyers inquired about STC's testing services for toys and children's products, as well as the latest international standards and safety regulations. The STC expert team provided explanations and introduced the latest developments in STC's testing services for toys and children's products.

In recent years, STC has expanded its testing services beyond traditional toys and children’s products to include children's and infant products, gifts, stationery, school supplies, and sports equipment, including children's bicycles and helmets.

STC's toy testing laboratory is recognised domestically and internationally for its cutting-edge technology in toys and children’s product testing. STC can also conduct safety tests according to the standards of multiple countries. The organisation’s test reports are recognised by various accreditationbodies and regulatory authorities across the globe, including HKAS in Hong Kong; CMA, CNAS, and CNCA in China; VILAS BoA in Vietnam; MHLW, JTA; and CPSC and PJLA in the United Statesfor the specific activities as listed on the respective scope of accreditation.

STC will continue to expand its testing scope and recognition so as to provide more convenient and precise testing services for toy manufacturers worldwide. STC helps manufacturers and their clients to achieve accurate testing results and internationally-recognised certifications. thereby enhancing their competitive edge. For more details about STC’s toys and children’s product testing services, please contact STC.

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【Hong Kong, 9 January 2025】From6 January to 9 January 2025, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre’s (STC) veteran toys testing team participated in the 51st Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The event attracted over 2,500 exhibitors. General Manager of the Toys and Children's Products Department at STC, Mr. Johnny WONG Yau-wai, said, “This year’s exhibition attracted many visitors from both Hong Kong and overseas. The event was a great success, and we look forward to participating again next year.”

In recent years, the Hong Kong Government has been actively promoting the development of the exhibition industry, aiming to bring more new opportunities to Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair featured exhibitors from 34 countries and regions. STC’s experts patiently answered questions and provided detailed explanations of the regulatory requirements for toys and children’s products. They also introduced STC’s comprehensive toy safety testing services that help ensure that certified toys comply with various national and international safety standards.

STC offers a one-stop solution for all toy testing needs, from conducting safety and performance tests to pre-shipment inspection. STC’s toy safety testing laboratories can conduct tests according to the safety standards and regulations of various countries and is recognized by multiple certification bodies, including China’s CMA, CNAS, and CNCA; the USA’s PJLA and CPSC; Vietnam’s VILAS; Hong Kong’s HKAS; Japan’s MHLW, JTA, and CPSA.

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[27 September 2024, Hong Kong] Hong Kong Certification Centre (HKCC) – a subsidiary of Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) – is delighted to have been able to kick-off the 2024 Certificate Award Ceremony cum Product Safety Carnival today at UG/F., Event Hall, City Walk 1, Tsuen Wan, New Territories.  Turnout was an impressive 400 guests.

Mr. Tom TANG, JP, Chairman of STC welcomed and thanked Mr. Chin-wan TSE, BBS, JP, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology for taking the time to attend the Ceremony as the esteemed Guest of Honor.  Mr. TSE addressed the audience, emphasizing product and foodstuffs safety and quality.  At the same time, Mr. TSE urged all manufacturers to together raise Hong Kong’s standards to better serve the Hong Kong public.  He also presented the ‘Hong Kong Safety Mark’, ‘”STC Certified” Mark’, ‘ECO Products Certification Scheme’, and ‘Excellent Service Certification Scheme’ certificates to a number of renowned companies.

Adding a touch of glamor to the event, STC additionally appointed well-known “Midlife Sing & Shine” artist, Mr. TAM Fai-chi as the ambassador of ‘Hong Kong Certified Products’.  Ambassador TAM shared his birthday wish for all to be safe and healthy, then went on to perform live to a thrilled and appreciative audience.

“Today’s Award Ceremony was a great success,” said Mr. TANG.  “We are delighted that so many prominent commercial and community figures, and the Hong Kong public attended to support and spread the message of product safety and the importance of product certification.”

Aside from presenting certificates, the 7-day Product Safety Carnival got underway, bringing businesses and consumers together through sales booths offering certified products for purchase.  The Product Safety Carnival runs from today through 3 October 2024 (Thursday) at UG/F., Event Hall, City Walk 1, Tsuen Wan, New Territories.

As Hong Kong’s first independent, not-for-profit testing, certification, and inspection organization, STC actively promotes product safety messages to all levels of society and is committed to promoting the development of the testing industry.  STC and HKCC have been strictly monitoring the safety of household products and food through product certification programs in Hong Kong.  Programs include the ‘Hong Kong Safety Mark’, ‘”STC Certified” Mark’, ‘ECO Products Certification Scheme’, and ‘Excellent Service Certification Scheme’, that help protect consumers’ rights.

Mr. TANG said, “STC will continue to build on over six decades of dedication to safety and quality testing and inspection by working towards a safe and better future, actively cooperating with national policies and especially integrating into the development of the Greater Bay Area.”

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[28 May 2024, Hong Kong, China] A delegation from Weihai Administration for Market Regulation visited the headquarters of Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong.  The delegation included Mr. Shuxiao ZHANG, Party Secretary and Director of Weihai Administration for Market Regulation*, and Director of the Intellectual Property Administration; Mr, Haitao SU, Chief of the Quality Development Section of Weihai Administration for Market Regulation; as well as Mr. Xinhong JU, Director of the Office of Weihai Administration for Market Regulation.

Mr. CK TSANG, Director of Certification and China Affairs of STC, led an STC management team to welcome the delegation.  Ms. Anne CHUAH, Chief Operating Officer of STC, briefed the delegation on the company’s services and achievements.  Mr. CK TSANG stated, “STC is honoured to host the discussion of Weihai’s trade and export development, through assisting manufacturing industries in maintaining and enhancing product quality, with such distinguished leaders.”

The delegation also visited STC’s laboratories.  They applauded the advanced methodologies and leading-edge equipment, and discussed the latest development of the company, whilst looking forward to furthering cooperation.

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[22 May 2024, Hong Kong, China] A delegation from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Government visited the headquarters of Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong.

The delegation represented the Administration for Market Regulation of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (Administration for Market Regulation) and Guangxi Rural Investment Group Company Limited (Rural Investment Group). Members included Mr. Ze LI, Party Secretary and Director of the Administration for Market Regulation*, Mr. Yingcan LIAO, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Rural Investment Group, Mr. Jun SU, Director of Certification and Supervision Division and First-level Investigator, Mr. Yong MENG, Director of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Product Quality Inspection (GXQT), Mr. Hongping SHI, Director of the Collaboration Department of Rural Investment Group, Mr. Jinxian NONG, Director of Aiming Ecological Agriculture Development Company Limited, Mr. Weixiong ZHANG, Chief Staff Officer of the Office of Administration for Market Regulation, Ms. Haili LIANG, Director of the Office of GXQT, and Mr. Jun XIE, Director of the Marketing Department of GXQT.

Mr. CK TSANG, Director of Certification and China Affairs of STC, led an STC management team to welcome the delegation.  He also presented the company’s contribution to promoting trade, as well as industrial and commercial development over the years.  Mr. TSANG stated, "We very much appreciate this visit from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Government.  STC will continue to help facilitate the internationalisation of Guangxi’s products using its professionalism and world-class testing services.”

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