The Hong Kong Standards And Testing Centre Ltd (STC)

Microbiological testing for assessing the microbiological characteristics of finished devices, manufacturing process and manufacturing environment can help eliminate or minimize the risk of microbial contamination, hence the risk of infection to patients, users or third parties.  STC offers a comprehensive scope of microbiological test to assist medical device manufacturers in meeting the microbiological and sterilization safety requirements for regulatory approval.  Testing Capabilities Bioburden TestEndotoxin DeterminationSterility TestPackage integrity TestShelf Life / Life-Cycle ValidationMicrobial IdentificationCompendial TestingAntimicrobial ChallengeCleaning ValidationCustomized Microbial AssessmentsMicrobiological Limits TestWater Sampling &amp; Testing for Sterility &amp; Microbiological SafetyIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website:https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

Microbiological Testing for Medical Devices

General Foodstuffs Testing	Aerobic colony count / Anaerobic plate count	Coliform / Fecal Coliform	Enterobacteriaceae	Molds &amp; Yeasts Count	Mesophilic / Thermophilic Spore CountMooncake, Pastry &amp; Bread Testing(GB 19855, GB 7099)	Aerobic Plate Count(GB 4789.2)	Coliforms(GB 4789.3)	Moulds Count(GB 4789.15)	Salmonella(GB 4789.4)	Shigella(GB 4789.5)	Staphylococcus aureus(GB 4789.10)Biotoxins- Seafood &amp; Shellfish Testing	Amnesic shellfish poison(ASP)	Diarrhetic shellfish poison(DSP)	Neurotoxic shellfish poison(NSP)	Paralytic shellfish poison(PSP)Antibacterial Assessment	Textile Materials(AATCC 100, AATCC 147, JIS L 1902)	Plastic(JIS Z 2801, ISO 22196)	Metal &amp; Ceramic Products(JIS Z 2801)	Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity(ASTM E2315)Antifungal Assessment	Textile materials and Fabrics(AATCC 30, ASTM D4576)	Plastic(ASTM G21)	Antimicrobial Effectiveness testing for Disinfectant or Sterilization ProductCosmetics Testing	Standard Plate Count, Fecal coliforms, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus(GB 7916)	Aerobic Bacterial Count, Thermotolerant coliform bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus(Molds &amp; Yeast Count Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015)Disposable Products Testing	Sanitary Products(GB 15979)	Wooden Chopsticks(GB 19790.1)Toiletry Testing	Bathroom Tissue(Including base paper)(GB 20810)	Toilet Paper(QB 2500)Antibiotics-Resistant Bacteria	Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing bacteria (ESBL)	Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)Antibiotics-Sensitivity Testing (AST)	Aminoglycosides	Carbapenems	Cephalosporins	Fluoroquinolones	Glycopeptides	Lincosamides	Macrolides	Penicillins	Sulfonamides	TetracyclinesHygiene &amp; Sanitation	Swab Sampling &amp; Testing	Hygiene Audit	On-site Basic Food Hygiene TrainingIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us atenquiry@stc.groupor visit our website:https://www.stc.group/en/contact

Microbiology & Sanitation Testing

Eurofins MTS Consumer Product Testing Hong Kong Limited  

Competences of MTS: 	 US and EU Recognized Toxicologist &ndash; Dr. Jongsei Park 	 US CPSC &ndash; Recommended Toxicologist 	 ERT &ndash; European Registered Toxicologist 	 EU Responsible Person &ndash; Obelis&rsquo; Safety Assessor  &nbsp;
Our services cover: 	 Full microbiological testing capability (USP/BP) 	 Label &amp; Ingredient Review 	 REACH Chemical testing per Annex XVII 	 EN71-1, 2, 3 &amp; 9 for children cosmetic 	 Screening service for REACH SVHC 	 Heavy metal in cosmetic 	 Cosmetic Product (Safety) Review  

Health & Beauty Product Testing

 Founded in 1963, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) provides a wide range of professional testing services for proprietary Chinese medicine, Chinese Materia Medica, pharmaceutical products, food, microbiological quality and cosmetics, environmental testing as well as "STC tested" Mark Certification. 

Chinese Medicine & Chinese Raw Herb testing

Founded in 1963, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) provides a wide range of professional testing services for proprietary Chinese medicine, Chinese Materia Medica, pharmaceutical products, food, microbiological quality and cosmetics, environmental testing as well as "STC tested" Mark Certification. 

We offer professional gift and premium testing services for customers. We have regular services and priority services for your selection. We use high-quality equipment to test and offer precision results.    Regular services: 8-10 working days for microbiological and chemical testing.    Priority services: 3 working days.

Gift and Premium Testing

Consumer products that contain down and feather filled materials such as apparel, coats, jackets, bedding, pillows, etc. must be accurately labeled and advertised with the product’s filling contents. As the cost and quality differ greatly, manufactures, suppliers and retailers must be able to verify the accuracy of filling materials used and the amounts of down and feathers must not be misrepresented.  STCoffers down and feather testing services can assist manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers accurately label down and feather filled products. Our testing capabilities also allow us to perform other down and feather filled product testing services to help ensure product quality and meet product performance expectations.Down &amp; Feather Testing services	Acidity Testing	Composition Analysis	Determination of Microbiological State	Fiber Migration	Filling Power	Moisture Content Testing	Net Weight of Filing Material	Oxygen Number	Penetration Resistance Testing	Species Identification	Turbidity TestingIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website.

Down and Feather Testing

Acquiring HOKLAS accreditation for tap water, drinking water, cooling tower water testing and more, STC environmental analysis team can identify chemical, physical and microbiological parameters with reference to WHO, BP and GB standards to ensure safety compliance.  Our Environmental Surveillance &amp; Analysis services include: Drinking WaterPurified WaterQuality Water Supply Schemes for Buildings–Fresh Water (Plus)Guidelines on Cleansing &amp; Disinfection of Fresh Water Inside ServiceWaste Water &amp; Cooling Tower WaterAir QualityPlastic TestingMetal TestingIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

Environment Analysis

Although these advertising materials are relatively inexpensive, their manufacturing quality should meet certain standards and regulations set in different markets to ensure that these products are safe for use.  With our technical expertise, STC offers different types of testing services on Gift &amp; Premium items to manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and distributors.  Our Gift &amp; Premiums Testing services include: Chemical Analysis Azo DyesFormaldehydeLead ContentPhthalatesRelease of NickelFlammability Testing Fabric &amp; Textile MaterialsSoft &amp; Hard ToysMicrobiological Testing Microbial Limit TestAnti-microbial Preservative EffectivenessPhysical &amp; Mechanical Testing Sharp Points &amp; Sharp EdgesSmall Parts &amp; Small BallsMagnetElectrical Safety &amp; EMC Testing Battery-operated ItemRemote Controlled ItemTransformerElectronic GamesInternational Standards Global(ISO 8124)America(ASTM F963)Australian(AS / NZS ISO 8124)Chinese(GB)Europe(EN 71 &amp; REACH)Japanese(JIS)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

Gifts and Premiums Testing

STC provides extensive Consumer Product Testing services for a wide range of consumer products to ensure product safety and quality.&nbsp;We are accredited to conduct testing in accordance to international standards, such as the&nbsp;European Standards&nbsp;and&nbsp;Directives (e.g. REACH),&nbsp;The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)&nbsp;and more.&nbsp;

  Fashion Accessories   	 STC provides testing services on fashion jewelry, hair accessories, eyewear, handbag and belts for both children and adults according to&nbsp;CPSIA, California Proposition 65 (CA Prop 65)&nbsp;and&nbsp;REACH&nbsp;requirements. 	 Lead content&nbsp;(CPSIA) 	 Phthalates&nbsp;(CPSIA and CA Prop 65) 	 Adult Jewelry Safety Standard&nbsp;(ASTM F2999) 	 Standard Specification for Consumer Product Safety for Children&rsquo;s Jewelry&nbsp;(ASTM F2923)    Cosmetic Products   	 Consumers are highly concerned over the quality of skin care products they use daily. STC offers heavy metal analysis, microbiological tests and sex hormones screening tests to ensure the safety and quality of cosmetic products.&nbsp;    Household Products   	 Antiseptic performance testing is one of the most common test for household products to determine the effectiveness of products on killing bacteria.  If you have any further question, please feel free contact us at&nbsp; enquiry@stc.group &nbsp;or visit our website:&nbsp; https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

Consumer Product Testing

At STC, our GMO &amp; DNA food testing capabilities are recognized under HOKALS accreditation to provide accurate and reliable testing services. Through extensive extraction and amplification of genetic materials via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing, we have the ability to unmask and identify any biological organism by analyzing their unique genetic codes.  Along with traditional food product safety testing, STC’s comprehensive testing capabilities also include molecular-based methods on microorganisms, traditional testing protocols for microbiological and antimicrobial effectiveness testing.  GMO Testing &amp;DNA Food Testing CaMV35S, NOS, etc. in GM FoodsCTP, Bt-11, etc. in soy, corn and their derived foodstuffDetection of GM Elements in rice, tomatoes, papaya, etc.Food Composition &amp;Product Safety Testing Allergic Substances(e.g. gluten, wheat, crustaceans, fish, peanut, soybean, nuts, etc.)Animal Ingredient Adulteration(e.g. porcine, bovine, fish, donkey, equine, etc.)Species Identification(e.g. animal and plant species)Valuable Medicine Authentication Species Identification in Products(e.g. Birds’ nest, Donkey-hide gelatin, Velvet Antler, Dried bulbous fritillaria cirrhosis, Cordyceps Sinensis, etc.) Bacterial &amp; Viral Testing Influenza A (Flu A) virus in food and the environmentFood-borne Pathogen and Viruses(e.g. Campylobacter, Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Rotavirus, etc.)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

DNA Food Testing and GMO Testing

STC’s food science experts have been assisting many government departments, food manufacturers, processors, hotels, restaurants, catering service centers and fast food chains meet regulatory market requirements and address consumer safety concerns.  Food Nutrition Analysis and Nutrition Labeling Hong Kong 1+7 Nutrition Label(CFS)China Nutrition Label(GB 28050)Australia Nutrition Label(FSANZ)USA Nutrition Label(FDA)Canada Nutrition Label(Health Canada)EU Nutrition Label Regulation(EU No. 1169/2011) Food Product Safety Testing Heavy Metals Adulterants(HK Food Regulation: Sb, As, Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg, Sn)Pesticide Residues(e.g. fipronil, organochlorine, organophosphorus, etc.)Harmful Chemicals in Food(e.g. melamine, phthalates, aflatoxins, biotoxins, etc.)Animal Drug ResiduesFood Additives Artificial Coloring MatterArtificial SweetenerPreservativesProhibited Additives(e.g. sudan red, formaldehydes, boric acid, salicylic acid, etc.)Shelf Life Study STC provides real time and accelerated shelf life study to assist food manufacturers in evaluating and verifying product ‘use by’ or ’best before’ date(s) for compliance to statutory or commercial requirements.Physical, chemical and microbiological processes are critical factors altering the quality and safety of food.Parameters below could help monitor the composition of food products: Food Quality Testing(e.g. moisture content, water activity, fat rancidity, etc.)Chemical Properties(e.g. peroxide value, pH, acidity levels, etc.)Pharmaceutical Adulterants ScreeningMicrobiological Analysis (e.g. food-borne micro-organisms, total viable count, Enterobacteriaceae, etc.)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact

Food Quality Testing & Food Nutrition Analysis

 	 Competences of MTS: US and EU Recognized Toxicologist Dr. Jongsei Park US CPSC Recommended Toxicologist ERT European Registered Toxicologist EU Responsible Person Obelis Safety Assessor&nbsp; 	 Our services cover: Full microbiological testing capability (USP/BP) Label &amp; Ingredient Review REACH Chemical testing per Annex XVII EN71 1, 2, 3 &amp; 9 for children cosmetic Screening service for REACH SVHC Heavy metal in cosmetic Cosmetic Product (Safety) Review  

Health & Beauty Products Testing

Water is the essence of life and we place great emphasis on the quality of water through STC extensive water quality testing services. Acquiring HOKLAS accreditation for tap water, drinking water, cooling tower water testing and more, our environmental analysis team can identify chemical, physical and microbiological parameters with reference to WHO, BP and GB standards to ensure safety compliance.  Additionally, the emission of hazardous substances into the air such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde have also become an increasing concern for public health. STC’s experienced chemists and state-of-the-art VOCs chambers can access and detect even trace amounts of hazardous substances in building materials, furniture, and home decorations.  Our Environmental Surveillance &amp; Analysis services include: Drinking Water Heavy metal analysis(e.g. lead, cadmium, chromium, nickel, copper, antimony, etc.)WHO standards, WSD Circular LetterPurified water in containers(BP 2017, GB 5749, GB 8537, FDA, etc.)Water Filter Performance TestingRadioactivityGuidelines for Drinking Water Quality(2007 ed.)Purified Water Water for Analytical Laboratory Use(ISO 3696)Quality Water Supply Schemes for Buildings–Fresh Water (Plus) Chemical and Microbial testing(e.g. iron, colour, conductivity, pH value, turbidity; coliform organisms, E. coli)Heavy metals(e.g. lead, cadmium, chromium, nickel)Guidelines on Cleansing &amp; Disinfection of Fresh Water Inside Service Chemical testing(e.g. colour, conductivity, pH value, turbidity, free residual chlorine)Microbial testing(e.g. count of E. coli, heterotrophic plate count)Waste Water &amp; Cooling Tower Water Chemical analysis(e.g. BOD5, COD, Odor, Oil and grease content, SV30, etc.)Metal content(e.g. lead, cadmium, chromium, nickel)Microbial testing(e.g. coliform organisms, E. coli, fecal coliforms, Heterotrophic plate count, Legionellapneumophila, etc.)Air Quality Microbial quality testing(e.g. particle count, airborne bacteria, yeast and mould count, etc.)Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs(e.g. dichloromethane, methylethyl ketone (MEK), toluene, benzene, etc.)Formaldehyde Compliance(ASTM D5582, ASTM D6007, ASTM E1333, CARB/EPA TSCA Title VI, EN717-3, EN120)Plastic Testing Identification and Conditioning testingChemical analysis(e.g. bis-phenol A, PAHs, phthalates, etc.)Metal Testing Alloy Composition TestingCorrosion Testing(e.g. salt spray, etc.)Nickel ReleaseMetal ImpurityIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

Environmental Analysis

Fugro Technical Services Ltd - MateriaLab Division

Micro-materials analysis:
   The micro-materials section (MMS) has worked on a vast range of materials and products, such as construction materials, building products, consumer products, industrial components, mechanical parts and plant facilities.   The MMS team comprises a diverse workforce of geologists, material engineers and chemists whose objective is to provide impartial and professional analysis, advice and solutions in relation to the design, selection, characterization or failure causes of materials to customers.  Environmental &amp; microbiological testing:
   The environmental and microbiological laboratory provides a full service of environmental sampling and analysis, as well as performance evaluation of environmental facilities.   The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to deliver reliable and accurate results and has the diversity and capability to meet customers' testing requirement.  



Micro-Material Analysis & Environmental & Microbiological Testing

Castco Testing Centre Ltd

The exclusive food-safety testing services include the Nutrition Labeling 1+7 test, preservative analysis, microbiological tests, pesticide residue analysis, analysis of harmful substances, heavy-metal analysis, and veterinary drug residue analysis. Each test is performed under strict supervision to guarantee the best quality. Ensure the safety of your food for customers with these testing services.
 
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