Testing and Certification Industry

46.         Testing and certification is an industry with good development potential and a sector where we enjoy a clear advantage. Over the years, the industry has established a good foundation, based on a robust accreditation system, high professional standards and an excellent reputation. CEPA provides another favourable factor for the industry in that it allows testing laboratories in Hong Kong to undertake testing in collaboration with designated Mainland certification bodies of products processed in Hong Kong for the China Compulsory Certification System. All these make Hong Kong well positioned to develop into a major testing and certification centre in the region.

47.         The Government will focus promotion efforts on six selected industries with potential demand for testing and certification services, namely, Chinese medicine, construction materials, food, jewellery, environmental protection and information and communications technologies.

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