Hong Kong Accreditation Service In Support of Hong Kong Economy
WONG Wang-wahExecutive Administrator, HKAS15 June 2015
Hong Kong's Testing andCertification Industry
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In 2008, contributed about HK$4 – 5 billion.
supported the manufacturing, export and other service industries,
an integral part of the overall supply chain
provides high volume of services for consumer products manufactured in HK and Pearl River Delta Region of China, in particular, toys electrical and electronic goods, textiles, garments and footwear.
Through providing assurance to overseas buyers on the quality and safety of products / services, the industry has played an important part in the economic development of HK
Role and Contribution of Accredited Organisations
The industry has also contributed to the development of HK as a business service centre
A credible testing and certification services attracted multi-national companies to set up buying offices and even regional headquarters in HK
Given that HK has already achieved a per capita GDP of around 30,000, HK needs to compete on the quality front and to further climb up the value chain
Hong Kong’s Strengths
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Industry Profile
2009 2013 Change
Independent private testing, inspection and certification bodies
570 610 +7.0%
Employment 12 680 13 090 +3.2%
Business Receipts (HKD) 8.6 billion 11.8 billion +37.2%
Value-added/ contribution to GDP (HKD)
5.1 billion 6.0 billion +18.3%
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Statistics for 2013
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Business receipts by type of service Further breakdowns of business receipts from testing services
Note: Percentage may add up not equal to 100% due to rounding.
Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS)
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30th Anniversary of
Hong Kong Accreditation Service
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Birth
Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme
was established on
20 May 1985
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First Accreditation
First accreditation granted in 1986
Government Laboratory
Registration No. 1
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Hong Kong Accreditation Service
Hong Kong Accreditation Service
Schematic Diagram of Accreditation
Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS)
ISO/IEC 17011
207 Laboratories4 PTPs & 1 RMP
(HOKLAS)
Medical Testing(ISO 15189)
Non-Medical Testing(ISO/IEC 17025)
21 Inspection Bodies(HKIAS)
(ISO/IEC 17020)23 Certification Bodies
(HKCAS)
System Certification(ISO/IEC 17021)
Product Certification(ISO/IEC 17065)
Testing
Inspection
Certification
Accreditation
PTPs(ISO/IEC 17043)
RMP(ISO Guide 34)
Accreditation Schemes
Accredit laboratories, certification bodies and inspection bodies under three schemes
HOKLAS (Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme)
HKCAS (Hong Kong Certification Body Accreditation Scheme)
HKIAS (Hong Kong Inspection Body Accreditation Scheme)Voluntary participation in accreditation schemes
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International and Regional MRAs
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APLAC MRA and PAC MLA
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ILAC MRA and IAF MLA
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Number of Accredited Organisations
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HOKLASHOKLAS17 test categories
Calibration Services:CCC:Chemical Testing:Chinese Medicine:Construction Materials:Electrical & Electronic Products:Environmental Testing:Food:Forensic Testing: Medical Testing:Miscellaneous:Pharmaceutical Products:Physical & Mechanical Testing:Proficiency Testing Provider:Reference Material Producer:Textiles and Garments:Toys and Children’s Products:
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HKCASHKCAS
Quality Management System:
Environmental Management System:
Product Certification:
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HKIASHKIAS
Consumer Products:
Construction Products:
Indoor Air Quality:
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Through platforms of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Local and Mainland Trade Fairs – set up
dedicated promotional booths, and display advertisements at lightboxes / video walls / HKTDC’s publications
Major Overseas Trade Fairs - promote “Tested in Hong Kong, Certified in Hong Kong” branding
Seminars and breakfast meetings Distribute promotional materials
through HKTDC’s mainland and overseas branch offices
Promotion of accredited services
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Raising the profile and public awareness Setting up a promotional
booth in the annual InnoCarnival
Arranging advertorials in selected local newspapers to introduce various aspects of T&C industry to public
Introducing the industry to secondary schools, e.g. arranging laboratory visits
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Thank you