
The
Hong Kong Safety Mark Scheme
The
Hong Kong Safety Mark Scheme is an independent certification
program for product safety in Hong Kong. Being developed,
operated and administered by HKSI, the Scheme was commissioned
in 1998.
The Scheme accepts applications
form and is accessible to all applicants including manufacturers,
importers, distributors and retailers, so long as the application
falls within the scope of the scheme (see "Service
Scope").
Products applying for certification
are subject to product testing and, where applicable, factory
inspection to ensure full compliance with the relevant applicable
safety regulations and/ or standard(s) requirements as defined
by HKSI. Products certified to the Hong Kong Safety Mark Scheme
will be allowed to bear the Hong Kong Safety Mark and a Hong
Kong Safety Mark License will be granted.
Objectives
of the Scheme
To
promote the safety regulations of Hong Kong and international
products safety standards
- To assist the business community to take
positive measures to improve product safety
- To raise the general awareness about product
safety
- To promote trade and help consumers identify
products which meet the current product safety legislation
- To raise international awareness of the
Hong Kong Safety Mark and of the need to comply with the
safety legislation of Hong Kong
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