The Hong Kong Standards And Testing Centre Ltd (STC)

STC offers Safety &amp; Performance Testing services for medical device products such as: Electronic Clinical ThermometersInfrared ThermometersElectronic SphygmomanometersElectronic LaparoscopesElectronic EndoscopesElectrocardiographsMulti-parameter MonitorsPulse OximetersTherapeutic LampsHumidifiersNerve &amp; Muscle StimulatorsHigh-potential Therapeutic ApparatusElectro-therapeutic EquipmentMagnetic Therapy EquipmentHearing Aid General Standard General Requirements(EC / EN 60601-1) Collateral Standards Usability(IEC / EN 60601-1-6; IEC / EN 62366)Alarm System(IEC / EN 60601-1-8)Medical Electrical Equipment for Home Healthcare(IEC / EN 60601-1-11) Particular Requirements Nerve &amp; Muscle Stimulators(IEC / EN 60601-2-10)ECG Related Equipment(IEC / EN 60601-2-25; IEC/EN 60601-2-27; IEC / EN 60601-2-47)Sphygmomanometers(IEC / EN 80601-2-30; IEC/EN 60601-2-34; ISO / EN ISO 81060-1)Multi-parameter Monitors(IEC / EN 60601-2-49)Thermometers(ISO / EN ISO 80601-2-56)Light Source Equipment (IEC / EN 60601-2-22; IEC / EN 60601-2-57)Pulse Oximeters(ISO / EN ISO 80601-2-61)Hearing Aids(IEC / EN 60601-2-66)Additional Requirements(IEC / EN 60601-2-XX; IEC / EN 80601-2-XX, ISO / EN ISO 80601-2-XX; ISO / EN ISO XXXX)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

Safety and Performance Testing Services for Medical Device Products

Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification

Why should you use Hong Kong’s testing and certification services? High Professional IntegrityGood Intellectual Property ProtectionHigh Technical CompetenceQuick Response to Market NeedsRobust Accreditation System Being Highly Regarded InternationallyA Free Port with Excellent Logistics SupportYou can find more information about Hong Kong’s testing and certification sector from the website of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification (HKCTC):www.hkctc.gov.hk To find quality reports / certificates? Look for the HKAS Accreditation Symbol! All endorsed test reports / certificates issued by Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) accredited organisations bear the HKAS accreditation symbol with the registration number of the accredited organisations. Wide Recognition of HKAS-AccreditedOrganisations HKAS’ accreditation is recognizedin over 100 economies, including all major trading partners of Hong Kong such as the United States, European Union, Mainland China and Japan. Accreditation helps users to identify reliable conformity assessment service providers. You can find service providers accredited by HKAS and their scope of accreditation from the website of HKAS:www.hkas.gov.hk    

Testing and Certification Services for Toys and Children's Products

STC is the only testing laboratory in Hong Kong accredited to perform USB testing in full compliance with USB-IF guidelines to assist manufacturers in achieving certification for USB logo placements on their products.  To meet industry needs, STC has formed a partnership withNational Technical Systems (NTS)located in the United States to provide comprehensive USB testing services in Hong Kong including pre-compliance USB testing, USB performance testing and laboratory rentals for USB product debugging.  NTS and our USB Testing services include: High-Speed, Full-Speed and Low-Speed PeripheralHost Add-InHubsSystemsSilicon BuildingCable AssembliesConnectorsUSB On-the-GoProducts forUSB Testing Add-in Host AdaptersAudioBluetoothCDs/ DVDsCable Assemblies &amp; ConnectorsCable AssembliesCamerasDesktopsGame DevicesHard DrivesI / O AdaptersMedia Card ReaderMobile PhonesModems / BroadbandMonitors / Display DevicesNotebooksPDAPoint of Sale DevicesPrinterScannersSpeakersTelephonesToys and more If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

USB Testing

 STC is the first non-governmental laboratory in Hong Kong to receive accreditation from Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China(CNCA) to provide comprehensive ChinaCompulsory Certification (CCC) testing services.  Our laboratory in Dongguan, is the first non-government organization in China to obtain designated CCC testing laboratory status providing full scope CCC toy testing services and CCC testing services for information technology equipment, lighting products and audio-visual equipment.     STC provides one-stop CCC and support services from application and document preparation to type testing and factory inspection to meet all local and oversea CCC needs.  Audio-Visual Apparatus (GB 8898-2011, GB/T 13837-2012, GB 17625.1-2012) Audio-visual equipmentAudio power amplifiersVarious optical disc playback and processing equipmentRadio receiver for various broadcasting frequencies Combination speakersIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

CCC China Compulsory Certificate for Audio

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 stages	Offering a full scope of electrical safety testing service	Providing 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 testConsumer Electronics Appliances Safety Test for EN/IEC 60065:	AV Product (less than 50W)	AV Product (more than 50W, less than 300W)	AV Product (more than 300W)	Television set

Consumer Electronics Appliances Safety Test

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 stages	Offering a full scope of electrical safety testing service	Providing 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 test.Business Information Equipment Safety Test for EN 60950-1 / IEC 60950-1:	ITE Product (less than 50W)	ITE Product (more than 50W, less than 300W)	ITE Product (more than 300W)	AC/DC adaptors / Switching mode power supply (Single output)

Business Information Equipment Safety Test

The chemical, food and pharmaceutical product testing service is carried out by the renowned Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC). It providesa wide variety of analytical services, certification and technical services to the chemical, environmental, food, health supplement, pharmaceuticals, proprietary Chinese medicine, metallurgical and plastics industries.	Chemical testing.	Environmental analysis.	Food testing.	Pharmaceutical product testing.	Chinese medicine testing.

Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Product Testing

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 stages	Offering a full scope of electrical safety testing service	Providing 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 testInstallation Accessories Safety Test	BS Plug without switch	13A socket outlet without switch	13A socket outlet with switch	2 way BS socket outlet adaptor	Mechanical Switch	Electronic Switch

Installation Accessories Safety Test

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 stages	Offering a full scope of electrical safety testing service	Providing 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 testVoltage Regulating Devices Safety Test:	Isolating Transformer	AC/AC Adaptor	AC/DC Adaptor	Switching Power Supply (Single output)	Additional charge for Direct plug-in type: ABR4, EN50075, AS/NZS 3112 Annex J

Voltage Regulating Devices Safety Test

We offer radio frequency and electromagnetic testing services for customers. We use high-quality equipment to test and provide precision results. Our services are professional and reliable.	Providing technical support services.	Assist and strengthen the product modification.

Radio Frequency and Electromagnetic Testing

From wallets, handbags, and backpacks to luggage, the design and purpose of these articles is to safely hold our valuables and personal items. To ensure that these products met their intended purposes, bags and luggage testing is essential in meeting consumer products expectations as well as ensuring compliance with safety standards and requirements.STC’s comprehensive bag and luggage testing services can assist manufacturers and retailers in meeting consumer expectations through extensive product performance testing such strength and durability, the functionality of zippers, straps, buckles, handles, wheels, fastenings etc., as well as the overall product quality and safety.Our Bags, Luggage &amp; Accessories Testing services include:Physical Performance Testing	Durability Testing	Rolling Testing(SATRA)	Drop Testing(SATRA)	WaterResistance(AATCC 22, 35)	Static &amp; Dynamic Loading Testing(SATRA)	Hazardous Chemicals Analysis(EN 14362, LFGB § 64 BVL B 82.02.9, DIN 54231,BS EN ISO 14184-1, BS EN ISO 3071, BS EN 1122)Accessories	Spectacle &amp; Sunglasses Testing(ISO 12312, ISO 12870)	Button Performance Testing(ATSM F963, EN 71, ISO 8124-1, GB 6675)	Zipper Performance Testing(BS 3084)	Belt Performance Testing(SATRA)	Corrosion Resistance Testing(ASTM B117, ISO 9227)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website.

Bags, Luggage and Accessories Testing

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 

Other Electrical Products Safety Test

STC’s product safety testing services covers LVD testing to assist manufacturers in meeting CE Mark requirements.    The LVD covers health and safety risks on electrical products operating with an input or output voltage of between: 50 and 1000 V for alternating current75 and 1500 V for direct currentIt applies to a wide range of electrical equipment including:Household Electrical Appliances(e.g. coffee machines, refrigerators, microwave ovens, etc.)AV Products(e.g. TV sets, radios, video players, etc.)Luminary (Lighting) ProductsIT &amp; Office EquipmentCablesPower Supply UnitsLaser EquipmentElectrical Accessories &amp; certain components(e.g. fuses)Common Electrical Safety Testing Although commonly referred to as electrical safety testing, the actual assessments carried out extend well beyond a product’s electrical characteristics and includes: Electric Shock Hazards TestingEnergy Related Hazards TestingFlammability TestingHeat Related Hazards TestingMechanical Hazards TestingRadiation TestingChemical Hazards TestingAbnormal Operation Testing(faults and failures within the equipment)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

Low Voltage Directive (LVD) Testing

 Dummies, Pacifiers, Soother Holders and Bottles. 

At STC, our baby product testing specialists are up-to-date with constantly changing global regulatory requirements and industry standards to ensure that products are compliant and competitive.
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Our state-of-the-art internationally recognized and accredited testing laboratory allows us to perform infant product testing in accordance to Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, United States, Canada Hazardous Products (Pacifiers) Regulation and Australia/New Zealand .
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Our extensive Infant Baby Product Testing services include:
 Baby Product Testing  	 Baby Dummies (ASTM F 963, 16 CFR 1511, EN1400, AS2432) 	 Baby Soother Holders (EN12586) 	 Baby Carriers (ASTM F2236, EN13209) 	 Bottle and Bottle Teats (EN14350) 	 Changing Units (ASTM F2388, EN12221) 	 Infant Bouncer Seats (ASTM F2167, 16 CFR 1229, BS EN 12790) 	 Children&#39;s Cutlery &amp; Feeding Utensils  If you have any further question, please feel free contact us at enquiry@stc.group or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/services/detail/childrens-juvenile-products

Infant Products Testing

 STC is the first non-governmental laboratory in Hong Kong to receive accreditation from Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) to provide comprehensive ChinaCompulsory Certification (CCC) testing services.  Our laboratory in Dongguan, is the first non-government organization in China to obtain designated CCC testing laboratory status providing full scope CCC toy testing services and CCC testing services for information technology equipment, lighting products and audio-visual equipment.     STC provides one-stop CCC and support services from application and document preparation to type testing and factory inspection to meet all local and oversea CCC needs.  Information Technology Equipment (GB 4943.1-2011, GB 17625.1-2012, GB/T 9254-2008) MicrocomputersPortable computersComputer display devices and projectorsComputer Built-in power supplies, adaptors and chargersIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

CCC China Compulsory Certificate for IT Equipment

Radio frequency and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Testing:	The EMC testing service reveals the performance of your products in electromagnetic conditions.	Conducting RF testing, electromagnetic compatibility testing (i.e. electromagnetic interference &amp; electromagnetic susceptibility) in accordance to standards of Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Kuwait, Korea, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, the United States, etc.	Providing technical support services.	Assisting customers on product modification in order to meet stringent standards of various countries.	The international certifications that we can assist customers to obtain, and accreditation/recognition that we have gained: (Europe) CE, RTTE Certification; (Germany) DAkkS; (USA) FCC, TCB; (Canada) IC; (China) CNAS; (Australia/New Zealand) C-Tick; (Japan) VCCI; (Hong Kong) HKSI.

EMC Testing Service

At STC, our children&#39;s and baby product testing specialists are up-to-date with constantly changing global regulatory requirements and industry standards to ensure that products are compliant and competitive.
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Our state-of-the-art internationally recognized and accredited testing laboratory allows us to perform children&rsquo;s and baby product testing in accordance to Australia, China, Europe, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, and New Zealand safety standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Our extensive Children&rsquo;s &amp; Baby Product Testing services include:
 Children&rsquo;s &amp; Baby Product Testing  	 Baby Walking Frames (ASTM F977, EN1273) 	 Bunk Beds for Domestic Use (ASTM F1427,EN747, AS/NZS 4220) 	 Carry Cots &amp; Similar Handled Products &amp; Stands (ASTM F2050, EN1466) 	 Child Safety Barriers for Domestic Use (ASTM F1004, EN1930) 	 Children&#39;s Cots for Domestic Use (ASTM F1169, EN716, AS/NZS 2172) 	 Children&#39;s Safety Harnesses (EN13210) 	 Horizontal Bars 	 Playpens for Domestic Use (S0011E) 	 Portable Hook-on Chairs (16 CFR1233, BS EN 1272) 	 Wheeled Child Conveyances (ASTM F833, EN1888, AS/NZS 2088) 	 Children&#39;s Paints (ASTM F963, EN71, AS/NZS 8124) 	 Children&#39;s Sunglasses (ANSI Z80.3, EN1836, AS/NZS 1067) 	 Children&#39;s High Chairs &amp; Multipurpose High Chairs for Domestic Use (ASTM F404, EN14988, AS4684)&nbsp;  If you have any further question, please feel free contact us at enquiry@stc.group or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/services/detail/childrens-juvenile-products

Children Baby Product Testing

STC has been recognized by the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) (No. V-189) for providing professional and reliable testing services for household electronic appliances, including smart toilets. STC’s smart toilet testing services are in accordance with the latest domestic and international standards to assist manufactures in strengthening product competitiveness by meeting safety requirements and consumer performance expectations.   Our Smart Toilet Testing services include: Safety TestingPerformance TestingElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) TestingEnergy Efficiency TestingWater Efficiency TestingAntibacterial TestingTesting Standards Household &amp; Similar Electrical Appliances - Electronic Toilets: Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency &amp; Antibacterial Certification Requirements(CQC64-448160-2018)Safety Requirements for Household Electrical Toilets and Similar Electrical Appliances(GB 4706.53-2008)Electronic Toilet Sanitation(GB/T 34549-2017)Electronic Toilet(GB/T 23131-2008)Safety of Household &amp; Similar Electrical Appliances - Part 2-84: Particular Requirements for Toilets(IEC 60335-2-84)Toilet Cleaning Water(JIS A 4422:2011)Toilet Bowl(JG/T 285-2010)Toilet Seat &amp; Cover(JC/T 764-2008)Smart Toilet(CBMF15-2016)Smart Toilet Seat (JD 0001-2017)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact

Smart Toilet Testing

Why should you use Hong Kong’s testing and certification services? High Professional IntegrityGood Intellectual Property ProtectionHigh Technical CompetenceQuick Response to Market NeedsRobust Accreditation System Being Highly Regarded InternationallyA Free Port with Excellent Logistics SupportYou can find more information about Hong Kong’s testing and certification sector from the website of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification (HKCTC): www.hkctc.gov.hk To find quality reports / certificates? Look for the HKAS Accreditation Symbol! All endorsed test reports / certificates issued by Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) accredited organisations bear the HKAS accreditation symbol with the registration number of the accredited organisations. Wide Recognition of HKAS-Accredited Organisations HKAS' accreditation is recognised in over 100 economies, including all major trading partners of Hong Kong such as the United States, European Union, Mainland China and Japan. Accreditation helps users to identify reliable conformity assessment service providers. You can find service providers accredited by HKAS and their scope of accreditation from the website of HKAS:www.hkas.gov.hk 

Testing and Certification Services for Electrical and Electronic Products

STC's EMC testing and RF testing capabilities are recognized and comply with international standards to help manufacturers, retailers and importers meet regulatory requirements and quickly get products to international markets.  Our experts also offer professional technical support services for product improvements and modifications to meet stringent standards of various countries and on-site RF and EMC testing for larger equipment including measurements for offices, giant machinery, casinos, railway EMC Testing and human exposure to Environmental ElectroMagnetic Fields (EMF) testing.  Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)Testing American FCC StandardsANSI C63.4, 47 CFR Part 15,47 CFR Part 18Canadian EMC StandardsICES-001, ICES-003, ICES-005European EMC StandardsEN12015, EN12016, EN50121-x-x, EN50130-4, EN55011, EN55013, EN55014, EN55015, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024, EN55032, EN55035, EN60601-1-2, EN61000-3-x, EN61000-4-xx, EN61000-6-x, EN61204-3, EN61326-x-x, EN61547, EN62040-2, EN301489-xxIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing

STC provides professional and reliable PSE Mark certification services for both Category A and Category B items according to MEIT and the Electrical Appliances &amp; Materials Safety Law. With our one-stop PSE Mark certification services, STC strives to support manufacturers and importers tap into the Japanese market, enhance brand image and product competitiveness in today’s constantly evolving business landscape.   Specified Electrical Appliances &amp; Materials’ (Category A)Mandatory* The 116 items that are under the ‘Specified Electrical Appliances &amp; Materials’ (Category A) are particularly likely to cause potential hazards due to their structures, materials and or usage. Items must receive mandatory conformity assessment by authorized assessment bodies to obtain PSE Mark certification before the product could be sold, manufactured, or imported into Japan. Non-Specified Electrical Appliances &amp; Materials ‘(Category B) The 341 items that are under the ‘Non-Specified Electrical Appliances’ (Category B) may also obtain PSE Mark certification. Manufactures and importers of Category B items who wish to have their product types approved according to MEIT under the Electrical Appliances &amp; Materials Safety Law may submit testing and inspection reports and makes self-declaration to obtain PSE Mark certification.If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact

Japan PSE Mark Certification

At STC, ourmaterial testing services for papers and packaging materials is in accordance to ISTA guidelines to help ensure that products are safety transported to their destinations. Our material testing services also extends to cover a wide range of different consumer product materials testing and can offer tailor-made testing solutions to meet your specific product testing needs.  Our Material Testing services include: Paper &amp; Packaging (ISTA) Box CertificationConditioning TestingPhysical &amp; Mechanical Testing(GB/T, ISO, TAPPI)Transit Testing - Compression, Drop &amp; Vibration(ASTM D642, ISTA)Consumer Product Materials Umbrella Testing(ASTM D4112)Condom Testing(BS EN ISO 4074)Tissue Paper Testing (BS EN ISO 12625) Etc. If you have any further question, please feel free contact usor visit our website.

Paper, Packing and Product Materials Testing

Providing technical support services at different design stages.Offering a full scope of electrical safety testing service.Providing one-stop product safety testing and certification services according to customer specifications and relevant product standards, screening test for RoHS, tests for PAHs and California energy efficiency test.Luminaries safety test:	General luminaries.	Emergency lighting/exit sign.	Electronic ballast for fluorescent lamps (independent use).	Electronic ballast for fluorescent/LED lamps (not for independent use).	LED modules.	LED lamps (performance test).	Energy saving lamp.	Energy saving lamp (performance test).

Luminaries Safety Test

At STC, we provide a series of extensive textile and apparel testing services for all kinds of fabrics and apparel from qualitative physical performance testing to harmful substance content detection. Our professional staffs and extensive experience in the textile and apparel testing industry ensures that we provide the most accurate, reliable and confidential services in accordance to national and international standards.Fibre Content Analysis	Qualitative Analysis	Quantitative AnalysisColorfastness Testing	Washing	Rubbing / Crocking	Perspiration	Dry Cleaning	LightPhysical Testing &amp; Performance Evaluation	Tearing Strength	Bursting Strength	Seam PropertiesOther Apparel &amp; Textile Testing Services	Dimensional Stability &amp; Appearance after Cleaning	Flammability Testing	Hazardous Chemicals Analysis	Care Label Verification &amp; Recommendation	Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)	Instrumental Colour Measurement	Advice &amp; Support on Product ImprovementIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website.

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