QUALITY INSPECTION AND TESTING

Hong Kong’s testing and certification industry has grown substantially since the 1980s. In 2017, the industry comprised of 820 establishments, most of which were private laboratories, employing a total of 18,280 people. Hong Kong is well positioned to act as an independent third party to provide quality certification and product testing services for mainland enterprises to boost the confidence of overseas and local buyers. More

On 17 January, the co-chairs of the U.S. Congressional China Working Group, Reps. Darin Lahood, (Republican-Illinois) and Rick Larsen (Democrat-Washington), wrote to President Trump regarding the on-going trade negotiations with mainland China. More

With the flourishing manufacturing sector and integration with the global supply chain, Vietnam’s demand for professional services has been on the rise. An HKTDC survey has revealed that Hong Kong is perceived positively by Vietnamese companies as a preferred destination for seeking business partners and professional services. More

The EPA is proposing to amend a 12 December 2016 final rule concerning formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products to address certain technical issues and to further align the final rule requirements with the California Air Resources Board Airborne Toxic Control Measures Phase II programme. More