c. Selection of Accredited Testing and Certification Services

Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) offers accreditation services to laboratories and certification bodies in Hong Kong. Technical competence and operation of accredited organizations have been rigorously assessed by HKAS and independent experts. Accreditation criteria are based on internationally recognized standards. The reliability of results produced by HKAS-accredited organizations can be assured. Moreover, HKAS, through participation in Multilateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements, enables conformity assessments results issued by HKAS-accredited organizations be widely recognised by accreditation bodies in other economies.

To indicate their accreditation status, laboratories and certification bodies accredited by HKAS may issue endorsed test reports/certificates that bear the HKAS accreditation symbol and the registration number of the accredited laboratories. In some cases, accreditation status may be claimed by including an appropriate statement in the certificates.

List of laboratories accredited for performing food testing and certification bodies accredited for carrying out food safety management system certification can be obtained from HKAS website.

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