Hong
Kong's testing and certification industry has grown substantially since
the 1980s. In 2011, the industry was comprised of 700 establishments,
most of which were private laboratories, employing a total of some
17,000 people.
The
industry provides testing and inspection services for consumer products
manufactured in the Pearl River Delta for overseas buyers, and
certification services for such products as well as for the relevant
quality management systems. There is also an increasing demand for food
testing conducted by private laboratories.
The
industry has been identified as one of the new economic pillars which
Hong Kong has enormous potential for development. The Hong Kong Council
for Testing and Certification has been established to enhance the
professional standards and recognition of Hong Kong's testing and
certification services in the international arena.
Given
a robust accreditation system and a good international reputation, 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.
Hong
Kong's testing and certification industry has grown substantially since
the 1980s. In 2011, the industry was comprised of 700 establishments,
most of which were private laboratories, employing a total of some
17,000 people.
The
industry provides testing and inspection services for consumer products
manufactured in the Pearl River Delta for overseas buyers, and
certification services for such products as well as for the relevant
quality management systems. There is also an increasing demand for food
testing conducted by private laboratories.
The
industry has been identified as one of the new economic pillars which
Hong Kong has enormous potential for development. The Hong Kong Council
for Testing and Certification has been established to enhance the
professional standards and recognition of Hong Kong's testing and
certification services in the international arena.
Given
a robust accreditation system and a good international reputation, 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.
