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STC is the First Independent Testing Centre to provide Comprehensive Face Mask Testing in Hong Kong

13 May 2020

STC has been providing face mask testing services since the SARS outbreak in 2003. The STC microbiology tests for disposable face masks are duly accredited by HKAS. In the past, STC has successfully provided relevant testing services to various organizations including government departments.

Since the first outbreak of COVID-19, the demand for disposable face mask testing has increased dramatically. In response to the surging demand for face masks for the protection of the local community from COVID-19 transmission, more face mask factories have been established. Along with increasing face mask supply, there is accompanying customer expectation that face masks coming on to the market will meet international quality and safety standards, such as, ASTM F2100, EN 14683 and AS4381.

Meanwhile, STC has invested over $1 million in upgrading its testing equipment to enhance face mask testing capability and deliver faster testing services. STC is fully committed to supporting Hong Kong by providing the local face mask manufacturing sector with the best service in terms of timing and convenience.

Pride in HK Manufacturing • Pride in HK Testing

For enquiries, please dial +852 2666 1839 / e-mail hkcfd@stc.group to Contact Us.

2020 International Labor Day Holiday Notice

28 Apr 2020

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and wish you a wonderful time during the International Labor Day.

Our offices will be closed during the holidays displayed on the above picture and will resume work afterwards.

STC Offers Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Surface Swab Test

20 Apr 2020

【Hong Kong，20 April 2020】The last few months have seen the novel coronavirus COVID-19 placing severe restrictions on everyday life in Hong Kong as it continues to wreak havoc around the globe. Governments around the world are clamoring to take measures to fight this pandemic. Sadly, the death toll iscontinuing to hit new highs. To counter this threat, every possible precaution and preventive measure should be adopted.

In response to such an imperative, STC is introducing a Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Surface Swab Test (“the Surface Swab Test”), which is aimed at providing an effective low-cost means to assess and monitor the potential risks of the COVID-19 virus in our daily living environment. Through the use of this new test service, invisible high-risk environments can be detected at an early stage so as to reduce the risk of outbreak in our community, including shopping malls, event venues, work places, apartments, homes and so on.

The Surface Swab Test Kit adopts reagents and test methods recommended by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It uses the cutting-edge technology of PrimeStore® MTM extraction reagent in accordance with the safety guideline of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CDC. Only several simple steps are required to collect a sample of suspected contaminated surfaces, for instance, elevator buttons, handrails, door-handles, faucets, electrical switches, etc. The reagents packed with the Surface Swab Test Kit kill viruses and other pathogens in advance, and the whole process is safe and fast. Samples should be returned within five days after sampling. STC’s laboratory will test and extract RNA with a one-step real-time RT-qPCR testing procedure. The test result will become available in 72 hours.

As an independent third-party testing organization, our Research and Development team is dedicated to developing innovative testing services to serve our community. As Hong Kong’s leading testing organization, STC is fully committed to our social responsibility. Through the introduction of this new service, STC aims to make available its expertise in testing to work together with all Hong Kong people to protect lives and maintain public hygiene during the global coronavirus pandemic.

All STC Laboratories & Offices in Asia, Europe & the USA Are Open

26 Mar 2020

It is STC’s standing policy to provide continuous serves to our customers’ needs in product safety and quality as well as consumer health in accordance with all national and international standards, rules and regulations regarding consumer safety.

In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, the STC group management is taking immediate preventative measures. However, while in compliance with all applicable health and safety guidelines in all countries where we operate, all our laboratories and offices in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Vietnam, Germany and the United States will remain open to continue our professional, reliable and comprehensive services.

During the current public health crisis, we will continue to monitor the pandemic’s development and the latest precautionary measures with a view to minimizing the impact on your business.

If you have any questions, please e-mail enquiry@stc.group or call us as below.

Hong Kong (Headquarters) +852 2666 1888

China +86 769 8111 9888

Germany +49 8732 6381

Japan +81 3 6853 6725

USA +1 862 229 6388

Vietnam +84 28 5448 2080

New York Toy Fair 2020 Launched Successfully

26 Feb 2020

STC participated in the New York Toy Fair 2020 held by the Toy Association on 22-25 February 2020.

STC is committed to offering professional, reliable and comprehensive testing services and providing unbiased testing reports to ensure that products comply with relevant technical and safety standards.

For any inquiries, please contact STC Toys and Children Products Division at hktcd@stc.group.

ICPHSO 2020 International Symposium Launched Successfully

24 Feb 2020

STC participated in the ICPHSO 2020 International Symposium held by The International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization on 18-21 February 2020.