CERTIFICATION

China Releases First Catalogue of Commercial Cryptography Products

08 June 2020

The State Administration for Market Regulation and the State Cryptography Administration recently released a Catalogue of Commercial Cryptography Products Subject to Certification (First Batch) and Rules for Certification of Commercial Cryptography Products, which took effect on the date of issuance. More

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China Further Opens Testing and Accreditation Business to Hong Kong under CEPA

04 June 2020

The China National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) announced the Agreement Concerning Amendment to the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Agreement on Trade in Services on 27 May (Announcement No. 10 [2020]). More

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Green Building Developments and Opportunities: Malaysia

04 May 2020

Green building practices are becoming increasingly popular in Malaysia because of the benefits of lower energy costs and higher-quality indoor environments. Property developers and building owners are increasingly beginning to look for energy efficient solutions, encouraged by fiscal incentives. This represents a good opportunity for Hong Kong’s green technology companies and services providers. More

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China Promotes Green Certification for Express Delivery Packaging

22 April 2020

The State Administration for Market Regulation and the State Post Bureau recently issued joint guidelines on the green certification for express delivery packaging (Guo Shi Jian Ren Zheng No. 43 [2020]). More

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Market Regulator Facilitates Quality Certification Amid Epidemic

04 March 2020

Certification institutions have been asked to adjust their work in the light of current conditions and risk control capability during the coronavirus outbreak, while ensuring compliance, efficiency and sustainability. More

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China Rationalises Green Product Attribution

17 June 2019

The State Administration for Market Regulation has recently issued a set of administrative measures specifying the scope of application and certification of green product labels. More

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China Customs Service Mandated to Block Imports of ‘Conflict Diamonds’

06 May 2019

The General Administration of Customs (GAC) has been designated as the administrative department with overall responsibility for implementing the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme throughout China. More

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Russian import regime could boost Hong Kong exports

10 April 2019

In a move likely to benefit Hong Kong's e-commerce operators, Russian customs authorities are now to receive details of the contents and value of inbound, Mainland China-origin packages, as well as having the statutory right to verify the accuracy of all such information. More

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China Okays Certification Compliance Self-Declaration in Restricted Product Categories

01 August 2018

As part of ongoing moves to streamline access to the mainland consumer market, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China have jointly announced a number of changes to the country’s product certification procedures. More

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Baby and Child Products in China: Safety and Quality Prove Paramount Concerns

12 October 2017

HKTDC conducted a survey on the Chinese market for baby and child products. The survey shows that over 90% of the respondents say they are always mindful of publicity and reports on the safety of baby and child products and are increasingly concerned about their safety and quality. Respondents with higher monthly household incomes are “willing to pay more for products with safety certification”. More

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