【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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