Equity Market

The Hong Kong Standards And Testing Centre Ltd (STC)

Our professional inspection service is here to ensure that both your legal obligations and the high standards you expect are met at every stage. We offer a comprehensive range of inspection services to help you reduce risk, control quality and quantity, and meet all relevant regulatory requirements across different regions and markets. Factory AuditCode of Coduct (COC)Quality AssuranceTotal Quality ManagementBritish Retail Consortium (BRC)GMP AuditSocial Audit (SA 8000)ISO 17025ISO 14000C-TPAT

Factory Audit Services

HQTS Group Ltd

This audits and consulting service is to evaluate the factories' values and ensure they are a really good manufactory. HQTS will help you to match production capability, performance and professionalism with your expectations and requirements. This service provides a way to increase your competition among the same-level factories in quality and production.   Mainly for factory.   Overall evaluation.  

Audits and Consulting Service

Laserfiche International Limited

Enterprise Content Management for Financial Services Laserfiche empowers banking and credit services institutions, investment management and wealth firms to digitize financial records, streamline document workflows, and securely manage sensitive customer data. By connecting data and processes across core systems, financial institutions boost productivity, improve compliance, and deliver faster, more personalized customer services. In Asia’s fast-paced financial services industry, where customers expect instant digital services and regulators demand greater accountability, institutions must modernize to stay ahead and drive new growth. With a cloud-based enterprise content management (ECM) and AI-powered automation platform, like Laserfiche, financial institutions are empowered to cut servicing times, connect fragmented data, and scale efficiently, enabling staff to focus on high-value activities and clients.  Our Solutions – Benefit-Driven Pillars Boost Employee Efficiency: Automate routine servicing tasks and approvals so staff can focus on personalized customer interactions and high-value priorities.Serve Customers Faster: Streamline account opening, KYC, AML, and credit checks with AI-driven data capture – reducing errors and turnaround times.Strengthen Compliance: Simplify audits and reduce risk with automated records management, robust audit trails, and secure access controls – supporting data standards like GDPR.Make Data Accessible: Connect core banking and financial systems for a complete, real-time customer view to support faster decisions and better service.Unlock Growth Capacity:Free teams from manual processes to accelerate time-to-market, launch new services, and focus on revenue-generating opportunities. Why Choose Laserfiche Global SaaS leader in intelligent content management and process automationCloud-first, AI-enabled solutions designed for financial services transformationProven success with banks, investment firms, and wealth managers worldwideEasy integration with core financial systems for a complete customer viewCall to Action Contact us today to explore how Laserfiche can accelerate your financial services transformation.Schedule a Demo  Regional Contact us.    

Enterprise Content Management for Financial Services

Eurofins MTS Consumer Product Testing Hong Kong Limited  

MTS offers an assortment of assessment services: Factory Quality Assessment Security Assessment (C TPAT) Social Compliance / Code of Conduct Audit / SMETA Follow Up &amp; Coaching Services INSPECTION Apparel &amp; Fabrics Footwear Furniture Gifts and Premiums Home Textiles Home Appliances and Electronics Housewares / Home products Lighting Printing and Packaging Seasonal Items Sundries and Stationery Toys and Juvenile Products&nbsp;
MTS inspection services include: PRODUCTION MONITORING &amp; QUALITY CONTROL Initial Production Inspection (IPI) During Production Inspection (DPI) Final Random Inspection (FRI) Production Monitoring (PM) Fabric Inspection (FI) 100% Full Check Inspection (FC) SECURITY MANAGEMENT Loading Supervision (LS) Quantity &amp; Packaging Survey (QPS) Sample Picking (SP)

Inspection & Audit Services

Lion Consulting Limited

We are the Global Recognized Employer Partner of CPA Australia and the Approved Training Officer of the Association of International Accountants, UK.Our staff is qualified accountants and student accountants provide professional accounting and financial reporting services. Apart from general accounting services, our network firm, Lion CPA Limited, offers statutory and special auditing services for clients to comply with the requirements of the Companies Ordinance and their special needs.We are theChartered Tax Advisersfirm and Chartered Tax Adviser Accredited Employer of Taxation Institute of Hong Kong. We are familiar with local and international tax that assist our client to setup proper tax planning and compliance system. We can act as clients' Tax Representative to assist them to solve tax disputes, tax investigations, BEPS and Transfer Pricing arrangements, offshore claims, tax computation, tax reporting and compliance with the requirements of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.We are also theXEROEcosystem Professional Partner and Certified Advisors. We offer cloud-based accounting and financial reporting solutions to local and cross-border clients. Clients can access their financial information anywhere with any devices that can connect to internet.We are the people behind your people making the right moves to sustainable success!

Accounting and Financial Reporting Services

Enterprise Content Management for Insurance Laserfiche helps insurers, agents and brokers digitize and automate the management of policyholder documents, claims and policies. Connect data and workflows across core systems to speed up response times, reduce compliance risks, and allow staff to focus on growth and customer service. In Asia’s fast-changing insurance markets, where digital-first customers demand instant service and regulatory requirements are increasingly complex, insurers must modernize to stay competitive. Laserfiche provides cloud-based enterprise content management (ECM) and process automation that enables insurers to digitize policyholder data, accelerate claims and policy workflows, and strengthen compliance — empowering teams to deliver efficient service and build customer trust.  Our Solutions Accelerate Insurance Operations: Automate data intake, approvals and updates across the value chain to cut turnaround times and improve customer satisfaction.Make it Easy for Policyholders and Agents: Provide a self-service portal to submit applications, claims and updates anytime, with faster approvals through automation.Reduce Compliance Complexity: Stay ahead of evolving regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR with built-in data governance tools, records retention schedules and audit trails.Reduce Errors and Costs: Eliminate manual entry errors with AI data capture. Connect data across systems and use your data for smarter decisions.Drive Growth Through Efficiency:Free staff from repetitive tasks, so they can focus on developing new products, and advising and engaging with policyholders. Why Choose Laserfiche Global SaaS leader in intelligent content management and process automationTrusted by leading insurers across North America, Europe and AsiaSeamless integration with claims and policy administration systems for a complete policyholder view Explore how Laserfiche can accelerate your insurance transformation.Schedule a Demo  

Enterprise Content Management for Insurance

Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Limited

ESG Advisory Service Intertek conducts carbon/energy audit, and below is the general approach for ESG advisory service: Provide gap analysis on existing materials.Offer staff awareness training.Collect stakeholder concerns through stakeholder engagement.Conduct materiality assessments to identify significant impacts.Consolidate existing environmental and social information.Provide data reviews based on environmental KPIs and results from the following two items.Deliver energy audits for energy efficiency measures, energy analysis, and improvement plan reviews.Conduct carbon audits to collect carbon emission data.Review reports based on HKEX ESG reporting and other sustainability standards Other ESG Services Intertek Hong Kong’s ESG services provide organizations with a comprehensive approach to managing sustainability risks and opportunities. Our services cover a range of areas, including: Third Party Verification/ Assurance of ESG ReportsStakeholder Engagement &amp; Materiality AssessmentInventory and Reporting OutsourcingInventory and Reporting AdvisoryGHG Scope 1,2,3 AssessmentESG Dashboard Platform for Data Collection

Sustainability Services

We provide a wide variety of inspection services for all types of consumer products. We also provide factory audit services. We have a worldwide network of co-operation with inspection bodies in Asia, Europe and USA.	Reasonable prices.	Good reputation.

Inspection Service

Intertek performs textile testing on items ranging from fabric samples to finished products, including activewear, apparel for children and adults (pajamas, sweaters, jeans, outerwear), fashion accessories (scarves, belts), soft home furnishings (bedding, curtains, upholstery) and medical textiles. We help our customers go beyond regulatory requirements to consistently meet consumer demand for high quality, minimize reputational risk, reduce environmental impacts and protect the interests of retailers, brands, textile manufacturers and consumer safety.  We offer textile and apparel inspection services per Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL), pre-, during and post-production to assure product quality by identifying defects and deviations, checking workmanship, verifying safety properties and loading paperwork. In addition, Intertek’s textile certification services help retailers demonstrate due diligence through supplier certification.  Intertek also supports textile and apparel customers through our textile auditing services to assess manufacturing facilities. Textile and apparel auditing is an integral step to verify manufacturers’ portfolio and capabilities, compliance to standards and regulations. 

Textiles, Apparel & Footwear Testing

Pollux Enterprise Ltd

 	  Yiwu  and other cities in Zhejiang area - e.g.  Wenzhou  and  Hangzhou  are China&#39;s important manufacturing bases for fashion jewelry, fashion accessories and hair ornament. 	 With a western mindset uniquely available in Hong Kong, we work as sourcing/buying agent for customers who look to  upgrade their procurement processes .&nbsp; You can concentrate in building your seasonal collection, while we take care of trip planning, factory auditing, and all order follow-up matters.&nbsp;&nbsp; 	 We have a well-established and fully manned  office in Yiwu , providing full supply chain management services, from product development until inspection, packaging and  shipment consolidation.   

Buying Agent for Sourcing From Yiwu and Zhejiang Area

CW Business Services Limited

The international tax environment is changing rapidly due to coordinated actions by governments and of unilateral measures designed by individual countries, both intended to tackle concerns over base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) and perceived international tax avoidance techniques. As a result, the tightening of tax regulations around the globe can present different risks to business operations, and such risks can, in turn, have many repercussions. We shall be pleased to provide tax services to you in your unique tax situation, whether corporate or individual, national or international. We are here to provide you with tailor-made tax solutions that support your business needs, including managing your tax exposure, optimizing tax efficiency, and coping with the changing tax environment. Our tax professionals, which include qualified accountants of CPA Australia, ACCA, and HKICPA, are equipped with tax expertise gained through their long years of prior experience in providing tax advisory services in Hong Kong, China, and international context to local and multinational clients in various industries such as manufacturing, wholesale, retail, real estate, information technology, hospitality, logistics, shipping and airlines, fund management and financial services. We are also strong in supporting you in meeting your tax compliance/filing obligations and dealing with the tax authority to resolve tax disputes. In Hong Kong, we can support you in: Tax compliance matters such as profits tax returns filing, employer’s returns filing, individual returns filing, and replying to inquiries raised by the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department;Stamp duty matters including application for stamp duty relief;Tax dispute resolution;Tax investigations and field audit;Advance ruling application;Tax treaty matters including application for treaty relief, tax resident certificate, and initiating mutual agreement procedure;Capital gains claim;Offshore profits claim;Depreciation review;Objection and appeal to the Board of Review and courts;Other corporate tax planning, such as holding structure for investment in and outside Hong Kong, IPO holding structure, intellectual property holding structure, funding arrangement to achieve tax efficiency;M&amp;A tax matters, such as tax due diligence review, financing, and tax-efficient structuring;Individual tax planning and advisory matters, such as time apportionment claim, application for tax exemption, taxation of fringe benefits, including share options/awards.In Mainland China, we can support you in: Tax compliance;Individual income tax planning;Export tax refund application;Tax health-check;Tax planning;Client representation.

Tax Advisory

V-Trust Inspection Service Co., Ltd

The supplier evaluation consists of the service of Factory Audit, Social Compliance Audit, Company Authentication Audit and Credit Audit. It is surely to provide the most reliable service with experienced and trained inspectors. The supplier evaluation is a great choice for companies in different sizes. 	 Factory Audit (FA): A factory audit can uncover problems before production or order confirmation. You could have an exact understanding of your supplier&#39;s capabilities, quality control system, management and operating procedures. This enables you to select a qualified supplier with confidence. 	 Social Compliance Audit (SA): This audit focuses on the following areas according to SA8000 standards: health and safety, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation, management practices, forced labor, freedom of association, and child labor laws. 	 Credit Audit (CA): Credit audits evaluate your potential supplier in terms of the company&#39;s financial standing and credit, analyzing the commercial risk accordingly. Visiting the supplier is not required in this audit, but company information and figures are collected from official databases, including local Industry and Commerce Administration Bureau, court, financial institutions etc.  

Credit audit

Verify and certify your pprocess to emerging sustainability requirements consistently along the entire supply chain. Intertek’s supply chain management and product assurance experts can support your business in certifying to the latest sustainability standards. Whether the certification is associated with product testing or facility auditing, Intertek’s global network will confirm that products and services meet leading sustainability standards and requirements. Intertek offers a suite of corporate social responsibility solutions to empower you to showcase good business practices while simultaneously improving material efficiency through sustainable environmental practices. Corporate social responsibility addresses security and workplace conditions, and ensures your organization and your suppliers meet the requirements of tomorrow’s employees, communities, investors and customers.   ECO Claim-Intertek offers ECO Claim with Intertek Green Leaf Mark based on REACH and other worldwide standards to qualify the product.    Recycled Content- Intertek is accredited to provide recycled content verification and certification on Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) andIntertek Green Leaf Verified Mark.    Biodegradability Testing-Intertek supports manufacturers, suppliers and retailers in testing the biodegradability of products based on ASTM D5338, ASTM D6400, ASTM D5511, ISO 14855, ISO 15985, etc.    Chemical Management-Intertek supports companies in addressing crucial challenges on managing chemical policy system.    ZDHC Level 1 MRSL Conformance-Intertek has been recognized by ZDHC as a Level 1 testing indicator to help companies demonstrate MRSL Level 1 conformance on the ZDHC Gateway – Chemical Module.    Higg Index-Intertek, as an approved verifier and trainer for Higg FEM, conducts complete independent assessments and training for the Facility Environmental Module.    Life Cycle Assessment-Intertek helps evaluate environmental impact of a product (or a service) system throughout its life cycle stages, usually including raw materials extraction, components manufacturing, product assembling, use and end of life.    LCMP/LOOP-Intertek provides one-stop service from joining LCMP to awarding label to measure the effectiveness in reducing carbon emissions/greenhouse gas. LOOP is a web-based carbon accounting tool to keep track of the carbon emissions generated from office activities.  

Sustainability Auditing & Certification

Our cybersecurity experts at Intertek will guide you through the most relevant program for your product, industry, and target markets so that you’ll have the utmost confidence in the security of your product.  • We serve as your partner in simplifying and streamlining your product's cyber security certifications. From Common Criteria, FIPS 140, IEC 62443, ANSI/UL 2900 and more, your product is our priority. • Intertek works to protect and secure sensitive data through consulting, auditing and penetration tests. We work to support clients working towards PCI compliance, or those looking to improve overall security governance. • Intertek’s Cyber Assured Program ensures the implementation of reasonable and appropriate cyber security for consumer products and puts your product in the ready position offering the Cyber Assured Mark. • Intertek offers a wide range of services including testing to ANSI/UL 2900-2-1, Cyber Security Risk Management Workshops, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing for Medical Devices, and Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring. https://www.intertek.com.hk/electrical/cybersecurity/ 

Cybersecurity Services

Substantiate your product claims and differentiate your products Manufacturers and retailers act globally these days. This opens up new markets, but also increases the number of competitors. Complying with, and verification of, relevant safety requirements as well as monitoring specific quality and performance aspects of your products builds a solid foundation for the successful participation in global markets.To gain a competitive advantage, it is essential to increase your customers trust and provide them with useful information in the buying process. Independent testing and verification of product characteristics has never been as important as it is today.Quality, safety, performance, functionality, social responsibility and product reliability are essential selling points. With our independent validation, they will be even more effective.The independent verification of these claims is performed by specific testing and certification programmes by Intertek. Testing, inspection and audits behind the product claims are traceable, verifiable and repeatable.The testing number on the Tick-Mark gives manufacturers, distributors, retailers and your customers the ability to check product claims online in our database (www.intertek.de/zeichen). This gives you and your customers the highest level of transparency along the entire supply chain.Highlight aspects of your products through independently verified claims regarding: SafetyConformity to national and international standardsPerformance &amp; UsabilityFitness for use, Meets customers expectations, Ease of use, Energies efficiency, ...SustainabilityCarbon footprint, made from recycled resources, ...Electrical evaluationElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC), ...Chemical evaluationTested for harmful substances, biodegradable, ...Mechanical evaluationCapacity, burst strength, flexibility, scratch resistance, ...Inspection &amp; AuditsFactory inspection, pre-shipment inspection, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), costumer service, ...Designation of originMade in ..., Developed/Finished in ....Individual claimsSpecific claims can highlight and verify single or unique characteristics of your product

Independent Certification with Intertek Tick Mark

The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre provide a full range of professional testing, inspections and certification services according to your own specifications or major international standards.Testing services on product categories:	Chemical, Food &amp; Pharmaceutical Products	Textiles, Footwear, Furniture &amp; Materials	Electrical Products	Toys &amp; Children's Products	Medical Devices​Certification related testing and supporting services:	China Compulsory Certification (CCC)	Europe CE Mark	GCC G-Mark	Hong Kong OFCA Certification	Hong Kong Safety Mark	Japan Safe Goods (SG) Mark	Japan ST Mark	Japan PSE Mark	US CPSIA Certification	US FCC sDoCWe also provide a wide variety of inspection services for major consumer products including garment, toys, bag, footwear, electrical, electronic, watch and clock and sundry products. We also provide factory evaluation and audit services, such as Code of Conduct, Social Audit and LaboratoryAudit.

Testing Inspection Certification Service

The requirement for toy testing become increasingly stringent with each day that passes. Many countries have established their own safety regulations for toys and you must ensure that your products comply with relevant standards before your goods can be sold in these locations. Manufacturers have been held liable for injuries and fatalities resulting from design flaws, use of unsuitable materials and substandard production.  As the largest players in toys, games and premium testing industry with over 1,000 laboratories and offices in over 100 countries, Intertek can help safeguard its clients - providing product safety testing, certification, inspection, evaluation and quality assurance services including:  Smart Toys TestingToys Testing for the Japan MarketPet Product Testing ServicesSafety AssessmentDesign Hazard AnalysisPre-shipment InspectionCPSIA Testing (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act )ASTM F963 Toys Testing StandardCPSC Regulatory TestingNew EU Toys Safety Directive Compliance TestAustralian Toys Testing Standard AS/ NZS ISO 8124EC Type ExaminationGB Toys Testing StandardGSO Conformity Tracking Symbol is Now EffectiveGCC Product CertificationKC Mark Certification

Toy Testing

CMA Testing & Certification Laboratories Limited

Factory ServicesInitial production check (IPC)During production check (DUPRO)Final random inspection (FRI)Audit and Verification ServiceInitial production check (IPC) An Initial Production Check (IPC) or Initial Production Inspection (IPI) inspects the product in factory line at the beginning of production. We check samples when the production of approximately 0 ~ 20 % of the shipment has been completed or partly completed. During production check (DUPRO) During Production Check is one of effective way to quality control finding the actual status of the production order. We check samples when the production of approximately 30% ~ 50 % of the shipment quantity has been completed. Final random inspection (FRI) As you knew that it takes place at the end of production, which is one of a range of on-site production inspection. The whole shipment quantity should be finished and available for sampling, Packing should be almost finished (100% completed and 80% packed), so that inspector can check the information of external carton and cartons can be counted during FRI. Audit and Verification Services ISO 9001:2015 audit Can be applied by small or large organization, regardless of its field of activity. More than one million companies and organizations in over 170 countries were certified with ISO 9001. ISO 9001:2015 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good quality products and services, which in turn brings better business benefits. Corporate Social Responsibility or Code of Conduct practice (SA8000) Bring international credibility, inspire the confident of customer, and create more long-term value for the stakeholders. Lead to fewer accidents and  increased quality output, foster employee and customer loyalty and increase competitive edge. Production Capability Assessment In today’s competitive environment, progressive firms must be able to produce quality products at reasonable time schedule. Product quality is direct result of production capability and the supplier techniques. Supplier’s competency needs to be evaluated by professional auditor strictly. C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism ) Voluntary government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security. Conflict Minerals Verification Program Refer to minerals (3TG - Gold, Tantalum, Tin, Tungsten) mined in conditions of armed conflict and human rights abuses. Both US and EU are working towards implementing conflict mineral legislation since 2010. 

Inspection & Factory Service

QIMA Limited

Manufacturing AuditsYour supply chain is only as good as its weakest link. The only way to ensure smooth running of your business and uninterrupted supply of goods is to thoroughly vet potential suppliers before integrating them into your supply chain. Manufacturing Audits by QIMA are a cost- and time-effective way to prepare a complete profile of your potential supplier, ensuring they will become a reliable part of your global supply chain. With a QIMA Audit Report in hand you will be able to confirm that the audited site is capable of delivering to your production specifications, address and prevent potential further costly disruptions once production is launched. Manufacturing Audit Expertise QIMA's Manufacturing Audits adhere to the internationally recognized ISO 9000 standards for Quality Management System. Our auditors are profiled specialists with an average of 5 years of experience in the field, and undergo regular training and attestation. In the scope of a Manufacturing Audit, QIMA auditors conduct an extensive evaluation of your supplier's facilities and management systems. The standard Manufacturing Audit covers: Factory profileProduction capacitiesFactory facilities, including condition of machinery and equipmentWorkflow and organization chartsQuality assurance systems in placeCustomizable Audit Programs Our Manufacturing Audits offer a great degree of flexibility and can be customized to fit your specific requirements. The following additional modules can be included in a QIMA supplier evaluation: Social responsibility and complianceProcurement conditionsR&amp;D – sampling capacityHygiene, health and safetyEnvironmental impactRoHS standardsOther modules as requiredWhy QIMA Global footprint for supplier audit programsAccredited to international standards (BSCI, Sedex, ICS, RJC...) or your own protocolsAll-inclusive pricing (no extra charge for Auditor's expenses)Detailed and actionable reports and KPIs reportingAn auditor onsite within 48 hours [1]Easy online scheduling of services: book audits and check reports from the convenience of your online account and QIMA mobile appAbout QIMA QIMA is a leading provider of supply chain compliance solutions, that partners with brands, retailers and importers to secure, manage and optimize their global supply network. QIMA has on-the-ground presence in 85 countries, combining industry-leading experts for onsite inspections, supplier audits and lab testing with a digital platform that brings accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data. For all our clients in 120 countries who use the QIMA platform and benefit from 24/7 support in over 20 languages, QIMA is Your Eyes in the Supply Chain™. 

Manufacturing Audits

Factory Audit Service Introduction Factory Audit (FA) can uncover problems before production or order confirmation. You can have a clear understanding of your supplier's capabilities, quality control system, management and operating procedures.  Our reports enable you to select a qualified supplier with confidence. Generally, we will focus on the following aspects during a Factory Audit: Company profile (General information)Organization structureProduction processProduction capacityFacilities &amp; machineryQuality assurance systemR&amp;DSpecial Requirements from ClientWhy V-Trust  ✔ Full-Time Inspectors Only: We do not hire part-time QC staff or outsource to other firms. This approach serves as a key anti-bribery measure and ensures the highest level of reliability in our inspection reports. ✔ Diverse Product Range: Our team covers a wide range of product categories, including electronics, electrical products, lighting, building materials, furniture, home décor, kitchenware, textiles, apparel, and industrial goods. ✔ 2,500+ Checklists: We offer comprehensive checklists for various product lines, drawing on our extensive QC experience. ✔ Online Booking: Easily book services through our advanced online system, and access inspection results and supply chain statistics via the QC dashboard. ✔ Quick and Efficient Service: Receive same-day quotations, with reports available 6 to 24 hours after inspection. We also offer free laboratory testing and regulatory consultations.  About V-Trust  V-Trust is the largest product inspection company in Asia, employing only full-time inspectors. With over 600 staff across 10 Asian countries, we conduct more than 110,000 inspections and audits annually, serving over 13,000 buyers worldwide.  We are experts in the quality control industry, offering a wide range of cost-effective services, including product inspections, factory audits, laboratory testing, and product certification.  V-Trust operates in China and key export markets such as India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Myanmar.  For more information, please contact us:Website: www.v-trust.com 

Factory Audit

SGS HK Ltd

Customer and consumer demands are driving up standards in the footwear and leather supply chain, presenting the industry with a range of challenges in order to remain competitive, profitable, and sustainable. Stakeholders are increasingly demanding products that are not only safe and of good quality but also, manufactured in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. From a product safety and quality perspective we conduct tests to verify that products meet the desired global requirements and standards, for example: volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in adhesives, excessive chromium VI in leather, and the risk of phthalates in plastic accessories associated with children’s footwear. Environmental and social responsibility concerns are assessed through inspection, audit, and certification of production facilities and workers’ occupational health and safety. Regulatory Compliance Our testing, inspection, and certification services can verify product compliance with one or more regulations, for as many markets as you require, such as: Canada: CCPSAChina: Product StandardsEU: REACH, Restricted Substances, SVHCs &amp; Directive 89/686/EEC for PPEKorea: KC Mark RegulationsTaiwan: CNS RegulationsUS: CPSIA, California Proposition 65, plus Washington State’s CHCCOur Services We offer a comprehensive range of services across the entire footwear and leather supply chain: Footwear and leather product testingECOSECURE product mark certification for footwear and leather productsMold prevention solutionFitting and sizing servicesSafety footwear certificationTechnical consultancyInspectionGovernment-mandated pre-shipment inspection (PSI) for selected emerging marketsSocial responsibility solutionsSystems and services certificationCarbon and energy efficiency solutionsTechnical audit of footwear factories and leather tanneries Design, manufacture, and deliver footwear and leather products that are more attractive to buyers with audit, testing, inspection, compliance services from SGS. 

Footwear & Leather Products Testing Services

 	 A Factory Audit can uncover problems before production so you have an exact understanding of your supplier&#39;s capabilities, systems, management and operating procedures. 	 This is a high level of quality control and will enable you to select a qualified supplier with confidence. 	 Generally, we will focus on the following aspects when doing a factory audit. 	 Factory profile. 	 Human resource. 	 Foreign trade capacity. 	 Production capability. 	 Quality control system. 	 R&amp;D. 	 Special requirements from client.  

 	 Factory Audit, Social Audit, and Credit Audit can help buyers to evaluate supplier qualify efficiently. 	 A Factory Audit can uncover problems before production so you have an exact understanding of your supplier&#39;s capabilities, systems, management, and operating procedures. 	 This is a high level of quality control and will enable you to select a qualified supplier with confidence. Generally, we will focus on the following aspects when doing a Factory Audit. 	 Factory Identification 	 Human resource and infrastructure&nbsp; 	 Market and production capability 	 Production and machinery 	 Quality control system. R&amp;D 	 Customer complaint handling 	 Special Requirements from Client 	 The social audit focuses on the following areas according to SA8000 standards: health and safety, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation, management practices, forced labor, freedom of association, and child labor laws. 	 If you require a financial analysis of the factories that you are buying from, we recommend that you use our Credit Audit. Though this audit is performed without visiting the factory site, the report will be quite helpful for you to select a trustworthy supplier, because this investigation is based on the official database and credit rating analysis from banks and tax bureau of local governments. 	 It covers the aspects as below, Registration and ownership History Key executives Key financial figure and ratio in the past three years Industrial comparison Banking Operation Sales and purchase Payment record Credit rating analysis  

Supplier Evaluation

At the stage of food selling, our product certification service can promote and strengthen the "good quality", "environmental friendly", "reliable"….images of your products which in turn enhance the consumers’ confidence.  Types of Service Examples Chemical testing Colorants, Metals, Veterinary Drugs, Sweeteners, Pesticides, Toxins, Preservatives, Antioxidants, Mineral Oils, Nutrition composition and labelling Biological testing Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites Others Species authenticity, Allergen testing, GMO testing, Shelf-life study, Audit service 

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