Testing and Certification 19 Jan 2011 1. 2 Testing and Certification Industry One of the six economic areas where Hong Kong enjoys clear advantages.

Testing and Certification

19 Jan 2011

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Testing and Certification Industry

One of the six economic areas where Hong Kong enjoys clear advantages

The industry provides three types of services : Testing Inspection Certification

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Category Number Persons Engaged

Private independent establishments

570 12 120

Private in-house labs of large manufacturers/exporters

70 890

Labs in Govt depts/public organisations (e.g. Hospital Authority, accredited labs in universities)

50 2 680

Total 690 15 690

Industry Profile (as of late 2009)

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Total business receipts (private sector) was 8 billion for 2008 Testing (67%) Inspection (20%) Certification (4%) Others (9%)

87% of testing activities are related to Textiles, clothing and footwear (28%) Toys and games (25%) Medical testing (20%) Electrical Products (14%)

The Industry and Technology

58% of people in the industry are professionals/associate professionals – most from science and engineering disciplines

R&D required in – adaptation of overseas testing technology development and improvement of testing

methods automation of testing process

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Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification submitted a Report containing recommendations to further develop the industry to the Chief Executive on 31 March 2010.

Government has accepted all the recommendations

Vision – Hong Kong to develop into a testing and certification hub in the region by reinforcing the branding of “Tested in Hong Kong, Certified in Hong Kong.”

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Three-Year Development Plan

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Making general improvements to :

accreditation service factors of production of the industry :

manpower

technology

capital

land

Dual Approach – General Front

Assist the industry to seize further business opportunities in four selected trades:

Chinese medicine construction materials food jewellery

and two emerging trades: information and

communications technologies environmental protection

Dual Approach – Specific Trades

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Recognized by about 75 accreditation bodies in 60 economies

Hong Kong to continue to participate actively in the international accreditation community

Pursue wider recognition by Mainland authorities through CEPA

Recognition of Assessment Results

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To assist the industry to promote its services to potential users both within and outside Hong Kong

To focus on accredited establishments and the world-class standard of Hong Kong’s accreditation services

To use “Tested in Hong Kong, Certified in Hong Kong” branding as theme of promotional activities

Promotion

Testing and Certification Industry has been supporting environmental protection, e.g –

Indoor air quality inspection Testing for Energy efficiency labeling scheme Water efficiency labeling scheme

for shower, water tap and sink

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Environmental Protection –Testing and Certification Services

Green Initiatives

More Opportunities for Testing and Certification Services

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Green Building Energy Saving Resource Saving

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