International Marks

Market Access for Hong Kong

Capital

Hong Kong (City)

Continent

Asia

Currency

HKD

Phone

+852

Member of:

IEC Member?

Full member (China)

Which languages are spoken?

Chinese (Cantonese) 89.2% (official), other Chinese dialects 6.4%, English 3.2% (official), other 1.2%

Hong-Kong Dollar

Population

7'040'885

Area km2

1'099

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Which plugs are used?

220

Power grid types and voltages

General household voltage and frequency

1 Ph, 2 wire connection, earthed

Is a compulsory certification required?

No

Certification not required

Which voluntary marks can help for marketing?

None

HK safety mark

220V 50Hz

Hong-Kong

French

German

HKSI

Hong Kong Safety Institute

Which institution is responsible for the standards?

ITCHKSAR

Innovation and Technology Commission, Product Standards Information Bureau (PSIB)

Which institution is responsible for certification?

What mark is compulsory?

Yes, Electrosuisse can support with compliance testing and voluntary or mandatory product certification.

Can we provide certification?

IECEE Member?

No

Is product safety testing required?

Yes

Is EMC conformity required?

Yes, included in safety certification

Certificate name

Hong Kong Safety Mark License; or for non prescribed products: declaration of conformity

Energy Efficiency
requirements

Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (EELS)

Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing

General Country Facts

Electrical Product Safety Testing

RoHS & WEEE Regulations

Other requirements for product approval

Energy Efficiency

RoHS & WEEE
requirements

Not required

Manual Language

English/ simplified Chinese

WTO Member?

Yes, since 01.01.1995

Published: 20.10.2009

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