Customs and Excise Department - The Government of the HKSAR

 Latest update of Hong Kong Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme. You may access the Customs and Excise website for more information.  Hong Kong Customs Participated in the 26/27th SAFE Working Group Meeting Organized by the World Customs Organization13 April 2022 Officers from the Office of Trade Relations and Public Communication (OTPC) of the Customs and Excise Department attended the 26/27th SAFE Working Group (SWG) Meeting held by the World Customs Organization (WCO) from 11 to 13 April 2022 to review AEO international standards.  Under the pandemic, the SWG Meeting was conducted virtually and participated by 170 delegates representing Customs administrations, the private sectors and international organizations concerned. Among others, the SWG Meeting was responsible for developing the two-year work plan and kicking start the new round of review for the SAFE Framework of Standards (FoS), which would be conducted at every 3-year cycle.  OTPC will continue to actively engage in essential international discussions to keep abreast of the global development of the AEO Programme and Mutual Recognition Arrangements with a view to providing updated information and more facilitative measures to stakeholders in the global supply chain.   OTPC officers attended the 26/27th SAFE Working Group Meeting (virtual meeting) organized by the WCO between 11 and 13 April 2022.     

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Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited

Coupled with the use of mobile application, handhelds and QR codes, Tradelink Warehouse Management System (“WMS”) help you digitalise warehouse operations to enhance operational efficiency and enable real time visibility of warehouse information. 2Xwarehouse productivity100%inventory accuracy0paper usage50%manpower saved One-stop platform for warehouse management from receiving to shipping Core Capabilities Receiving: Generate advanced shipping notice (ASN) to facilitate goods receiving and put-awayDelivery: Consolidate delivery orders (DO) from various channels to facilitate goods retrieval and deliveryStocktaking: Support various stocktaking approaches such as wall-to-wall count, cycle count and blind count, etc.Extended Capabilities Pick/Pack Controls: Support various pick/pack methods such as batch pick, first-in-first out, etc.Billing module: Support billing services for the provision of warehousing/logistics servicesShipping module: Connect your warehouse network with couriers for efficient order fulfilmentIntegration with TMS: Support integration with Tradelink Transportation Management System for all-round logistics management Maximise warehouse efficiency through integration with automated material handling systems  Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Automated load carrier directed by sensor-based guidance systems 4-way Shuttle Racking System Automated pallet shuttle to move goods within a high density storage area Put-to-Light Automated sortation system with the use of light devices that direct operators to sort items Dimension Weighing &amp; Scanning System  Automated scanning, weighing, and volume measurement of goods integrated with WMS for real-time data transfer  Tradelink ESG Tips In addition to establishing a paperless warehouse environment, automated warehousing reduces the physical strain on workers and minimises the risk of accidents/injuries promoting occupational health and safety. 

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Italian Trade Commission

 The Foreign Investments Attraction Department is a dedicated unit of ITA for facilitating the establishment and the development of foreign companies in Italy. The Department's main activities focus on: promoting business opportunities,helping foreign investors to establish or expand their operations,supporting investors throughout the investment life cycle,offering high-level tutoring services for existing strategic investments

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V-Trust Inspection Service Co., Ltd

Extensive Expertise in the Battery Industry  V-Trust's inspection services for batteries provide essential support to buyers, ensuring that products meet both customer specifications and quality standards.  Whether it’s a batch of lithium-ion, alkaline, nickel-metal hydride, or other battery types, the V-Trust inspection process involves a comprehensive assessment of product integrity, appearance, and build quality to ensure there are no defects, such as leaks, scratches, or swelling. Functionality checks include capacity testing, charge and discharge cycles, voltage consistency, and thermal stability to verify performance and safety.  V-Trust helps buyers minimize risks and avoid costly issues by providing detailed inspection reports with photographic evidence, available within 6 to 24 hours after the inspection.  Why 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.comEmail: cs@v-trust.com 

Battery Product Inspection

Nemko Hong Kong Ltd

Nemko is an approved laboratory for TCO Development for testing visual ergonomics, emission and energy saving according to all TCO Certified criteria. Nemko is also approved for doing the verification of the ecology documents requested for the labeling approval. TCO Certified is designed to ensure that IT and office equipment have a high degree of usability for the end user, but still keep environmental impact to a minimum. With the TCO Certified system, the development of products is influenced in this direction. TCO Certified is available in 11 product Categories:DisplaysNotebooksTabletsSmartphonesAll-in-One PCsDesktopsProjectorsHeadsetsNetwork equipmentData StorageServers TCO Certified Edge, a supplemental certification to TCO Certified, intended for best in class products meeting leading edge sustainability criteria TCO Development is owned by TCO (the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees). TCO is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and has 1.3 million members, of whom a large majority depends on efficient IT support in their work. What is TCO Development?TCO Development is known internationally for TCO Certified, the sustainability certification for IT products.TCO Development uses environmental labeling to push technical development forward, based on the needs of IT users.Environmental labeling is a support for the customer giving a quality stamp on the products.TCO Certified is a third party certification, often called a Type 1 certification, meaning that all product models are rigorously tested by an independent, accredited third party.All TCO Certified products meet strict criteria for social responsibility at the facilities where the product is manufactured, user safety and ergonomic design as well minimal environmental impact for both the product and its production during the whole life cycle. TCO Development Services from Nemko:Visual Ergonomics testing (displays, notebooks, tablets, smartphones)Emission testing (including MPRII)Energy consumption and Energy DeclarationSocial responsibility requirements handlingEcological consulting services for documentationHandling of application documents to TCOAcoustic noise testing when applicable (System units, Laptops and LCDs with fan)Electrical safety (CB) certification (EN 60950/IEC950)

TCO Certified

Shenzhen Huachuang hengda Technology,Ltd

The electronics manufacturing services(EMS) we provide cover almost the entire product cycle, from electronic design, prototyping, and PCB assembly, to cable and harness assembly, full system integration, product testing, and supply chain management. Our full-service electronic manufacturing services are characterized by superior quality and fast turnaround times, which enable us to meet the various project needs of our customers. 

Electronic Manufacturing Services

The Hong Kong Standards And Testing Centre Ltd (STC)

Characterization for materials used in medical devices – an analysis of a material’s composition, purity, uniformity, sterilant residuals and extractables – is an essential step to verify their suitability for human body contact, thus should not be missed out throughout the product life cycle.  Following the enforcement ofRoHS2 in the European Union, which restricts the use of specified hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, and medical devices are now added to the scope of the Directive and have to be verified asRoHS-compliant.  The chemical laboratory at STC is equipped with the most advanced testing equipment; our team of experts can perform material characterization and RoHS analysis with a wide range of testing methods. We can help manufacturers identify the appropriate testing program based on the intended use of a device and material, and its expected nature of contact with the human body. Material Characterization - Guidelines &amp; Standards U.S. FDA Blue Book Memorandum GP#95-1ISO 10993-1, “Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices”ISO 10993-18, “Chemical Characterization of Materials”FDA Guidance Document, “Container Closure Systems for Packaging Human Drugs and Biologics” Material Characterization Testing Capabilities Physiochemical TestFourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS)Gas Chromatography / Flame Ionization Detector (GC / FID)Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC / MS)Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry (ICP)Specific GravityGel-Permeation Chromatography (GPC)ViscosityDifferential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact To know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

Chemical Testing for Medical Devices

Our Electrical Products Division offers a wide range of services to ensure the safety of office and home appliances, including: Providing technical support services at different design stagesOffering a full scope of electrical safety testing serviceProviding one-stop product safety testing and certification services according to customer specifications and relevant product standards, e.g. screening test for RoHS, tests for PAHs and California Energy Efficiency testOther Electrical Products Safety Test:  A. LED / Laser Light Beam Laser light beam in CD mechanismLED (1st measurement) LED (2nd measurement and onwards in the same sample)LED lamp B. Reliability 1. Vibration (per direction per hour) 2. Temperature / Humidity Treatment (per day) 3. Endurance Test a. Electrical (for the first 5,000 cycles or less) (for each subsequent 1,000 cycles) b. Mechanical (for the first 5,000 cycles or less) (for each subsequent 1,000 cycles)  4. Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP code) a. Degree of protection against solid foreign objects b. Degree of protection against ingress of water  C. Component test a. Power switch/ speed control switch b. Dual-volt switch c. Switching mode power supply d. Ozone measurement  D. EMF test  E. Immunity test according to EN60335-1 a. Stand by Mode b. Electronic Protective Circuit c. Stand by Mode + Electronic Protective Circuit  F. WR2 and Fire Inspection Service a. Periodic electrical inspection WR2 in MTR retail shops b. Periodic electrical inspection WR2 in industry, commercial building, residential building: (Visual inspection is needed for each site. It's totally different from "Electrical Safety Testing".) c. Fire inspection service in MTR retail shops To know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

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Team Tech Development Limited

Tooling Making At Team Tech Development Limited, we specialize in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of high-quality plastic injection moulds. Our tooling solutions cater to injection molding machines with press capacities ranging from 50 tons to 1000 tons, ensuring flexibility and suitability for different project requirements and product complexities.  Our experienced engineering team utilizes the latest CAD/CAM software and advanced manufacturing technologies to guarantee precision and efficiency in every stage of the mould making process, from initial design and prototyping to final testing and validation. We maintain rigorous quality control throughout production, ensuring that every mould meets stringent international standards and exceeds customer expectations in terms of durability, performance, and cycle life.  We offer a comprehensive range of tooling solutions, including: (A) Prototype Tooling – Designed for small volume production runs (1K–10K units), enabling rapid product development and market testing with reduced lead times and costs. (B) Pre-hardened Tooling – Suitable for medium volume production (50K–250K units). These moulds provide a balance of strength and cost-effectiveness, supporting efficient mid-level manufacturing demands. (C) Tooling – Engineered for high-volume manufacturing (250K–1,000K units), utilizing highly durable materials and advanced heat treatment processes to ensure exceptional mould longevity and consistent product quality in mass production. (D) Over-Mould (Two-Color Moulds) – Expertise in multi-material and multi-color injection moulding techniques, allowing for the integration of different materials or colors in a single product to enhance functionality and aesthetics. (E) Hot Tip and Hot Runner Moulds – Application of advanced hot runner technologies to achieve improved injection efficiency, precise temperature control, and minimized material waste, ideally suited for complex or multi-cavity mould designs. (F) Gas Assisted Injection Process and Die-Cast Moulds – Utilizing gas assisted injection moulding and die-casting expertise to produce lightweight, complex, and dimensionally stable parts with excellent surface finishes.  Team Tech Development Limited’s comprehensive tooling capabilities, commitment to innovation, and customer-focused approach make us a trusted partner for clients across diverse industries, delivering high-precision and cost-effective moulding solutions tailored to our customers’ specific needs.   

Plastic & metal Tooling and Molding Making

 The center can test and certify most products in its modern laboratories to make sure that they meet the essential safety, quality, reliability and performance requirements. STC's qualified inspectors can verify a manufacturing facility's capability, inspect products at the factory before shipment and certify manufactured goods are in compliance with contract specifications. The center's experienced professionals can advise manufacturers and trading organizations on how to improve their products and achieve international quality, environmental and social objectives.Shoe lace strength: Dry test, Wet test.Dry test after pre-wetting (leather only).Breaking force and extension at break of shoe laces.Attachment strength of shoe lace tags.Zipper strength.Lateral strength of slide fasteners.Strength of slide fastener pullers.Attachment strength of slide fastener and stops.Slider locking strength of slide fasteners.Slide fastener burst strength.Breaking force of buckles.Three point bending test.Strength of straps, buckles, lace hole, eyelets or D-ring and related attachments:Strength of eyelet facings and D ring.Strength of eyelet attachment in footwear.Strength of fastened buckles.Strength of buckle and strap attachment.Salt water corrosion.Shear strength of hook-and-loop fastener (before and after 5000 cycles fatigue test).Peeling strength of hook-and-loop fastener (before and after 5000 cycles fatigue test).Knot slippage test.To know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

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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 To know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

Microbiological Testing for Medical Devices

SGS HK Ltd

Developing the highest quality electrical and electronic (E&amp;E) goods that are safe and energy efficient is a complex challenge in today’s competitive market. Our holistic Total Solution Services for E&amp;E products, delivered through our global network of accredited testing laboratories, ensure manufacturers and retailers have access to expert support at every stage of the product life cycle – from design, production and regulatory compliance to the import and export of goods. Our services include:   We understand regulations and standards for every product and target market, and we can help you reduce risk, improve efficiency and ensure compliance. Our experts can help you to incorporate critical construction criteria and compliance requirements from the design stage to the end of the product life cycle. Our Total Solution Services enhance market access and encourage growth. 

Electrical & Electronic Products: Total Solution Services

Asahi Optics Limited

Our Services Innovative in LED Optical Engineering and Manufacturing ServicesQuick response (Quick turn of new development)Strong R&amp;D Team (Excellent engineering team with 10 years of experience), committed to bringing our customers the best LED optical designs.Production (Advanced equipment, tooling dimensional accuracy is within 0.01mm, Optical finishing accuracy is within 0.001mm, tolling lifetime can reach 500,000 shots.)Marketing (Wide range of products)One-stop service for private mold optics design, and mass production.Services (Thorough and satisfactory before &amp; after-sales service) Asahi Optics Limited has been specializing in LED optics since 2010 and providing an integrated one-stop service including optical design, tooling design, tooling making, precision injection, and sales. To shorten the cycle time of new product introduction, lower costs and take initial market share, Asahi Optics is tailor-made to satisfy your needs.Express Delivery2-3 days new optical design48 hours turn-around time on single-lens prototype sample3-5 days available for complex prototype sample15 -25 days hard tooling sample3-10 days mass production deliveryVision: Innovative in LED optical Engineering and Manufacturing Services   

LED Optics, LED Lens Design and Manufacturing

Aiketon Electronics Ltd

   We could provide assembled PCB inspection in optical, functional. aging test is also available upon request.   Aiketon does 100% optical inspection. It is a crucial process to find and identify defects before in-circuit or final testing. The methodology applied includes AOI system and manual inspection.   This is an in-circuit test which is basically designed to detect manufacturing process faults quickly. During the inspection, testing kits are built to simulate the actual working flow but the reaction is simplify into quick, east-detectable signal. We are able to build the kits ourselves based on customer requirement. Customer is also welcome to provide their own.   Temperature and humidity cycling can be designed for accelerated aging of parts, electronics, and other components to help screen out bad samples and reduce premature field failures. It is considered a popular test to measure the reliability of the assembled PCB.  

PCBA Testing

Plant 216 Co. Limited

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Easy Carbon Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd

The full name of the EU Battery Act is the "EU Battery and Waste Battery Regulation," a regulation established by the European Union to strengthen the management of batteries throughout their entire life cycle and promote sustainable development. Its core is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system, which requires battery producers to take responsibility for the recycling, treatment, and environmental costs of batteries, thereby reducing the environmental impact of battery waste. 

EU Battery Regulation Compliance Guidelines

Driven by exponential growth in the number of consumer IoT devices shipped to global markets, assuring the security of these devices is vital. Reports of vulnerabilities are common, be they for hacked IP cameras allowing hackers to spy into private households, or devices being captured by hackers and implemented into botnets. Baseline security requirements for consumer IoT devices have been defined and issued in standards by numerous organizations, but so far, they have been inadequately implemented in products. Recent regulations, such as the EU Cybersecurity Act, the GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act and state bills across the US are putting pressure on manufacturers and retailers to act. SGS Cybersecurity Services help you to manage and mitigate the risks. Governments, stakeholders and regulators across all industries around the world are working on standards and regulations to tackle the cybersecurity challenge with a focus on the complete supply chain, life cycle of components, products, networks and systems. Our service portfolio is tailored to address this situation holistically, helping our customers to raise their security maturity to the level required to meet the cybersecurity challenge through three services pillars offered as general services (independent of the sector) and tailored to a range of industries: TrainingAssessmentCertification  Build trust in your product and systems with SGS security evaluation against recognized cybersecurity standards. 

Cybersecurity Services

HONGKONG YILAW INSPECTION AND TESTING TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

REACH TestingVerify chemical safety compliance for materials under EU REACH regulations. Service Highlights Screen for SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) Assess material safety for human health and environment Ensure compliance with EU chemical safety requirements Reduce risk of shipment rejection or fines Provide REACH compliance documentation and reports Why Choose ECQA Experienced inspectors across key sourcing regions Accredited laboratories for accurate chemical analysis Transparent reports with test data and regulatory references Flexible scheduling to match your production cycle About ECQAECQA is a third-party inspection and quality control service provider operating across Asia, Europe, and other major global manufacturing hubs. We offer product inspections, factory audits, testing, and certification to ensure quality and compliance. Book REACH Testing TodayEnsure safe and compliant products. Contact us for a quotation. 

REACH Testing

Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Limited

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

Carbon footprint aims to quantify the greenhouse gas emissions across the entire life cycle of an organization or product, identifying major emission sources. Based on international standards (GHG Protocol or ISO 14064), it systematically collects data on energy use, transportation, supply chains, and other areas to quantify greenhouse gas emissions and create a carbon emissions inventory. By analyzing key processes, it enables the development of science-based emission reduction pathways and action plans, promoting energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy substitution, and low-carbon operations. This supports the achievement of carbon neutrality goals and enhances environmental responsibility, reputation, and sustainable development capabilities. 

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