CMA Testing and Certification Laboratories

CMA Testing and Certification Laboratories (CMA Testing) is a leading independent conformity assessment organisation established in 1979 by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, which is one of the most representative and oldest industrial associations in Hong Kong.

Being a non-profitable organisation with a mission to provide quality testing, inspection and certification services to the local community and international customers, CMA Testing is widely recognized in the industry for its professionalism and good services provided. CMA is accredited under the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS)*, China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) and The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).

Engaging a team of experts coming from various technical and professional fields with high integrity, CMA Testing is equipped with sophisticated testing instruments and advanced facilities.

Its testing scope covers cosmetic products, food, food contact articles, chemicals, traditional Chinese medicine, materials, toys, electronic & electrical appliances, textile and garment, etc. Its professional and full-scale quality assurance services assist brand owners, traders and manufacturers to safeguard their interests by rendering trustworthy testing services such as heavy metal tests, microbial tests, etc.

*For the full scope of its accreditations, please refer to HOKLAS directory of accredited laboratories at HOKLAS website (Reg. no.: 004) or contact them for details.

International Cosmetic (Asia Pacific) Joint Development Centre

International Cosmetic (Asia Pacific) Joint Development Centre (ICJDC), established in 2004, ICJDC offers professional consulting services to cosmetic enterprises, chemists, practitioners, and raw materials suppliers in regard to international regulations and standards. ICJDC is the authorized agent in handling licensing issues of cosmetic products for China Association of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetic Industry and China Standardization Technology Committee of Fragrance Flavour & Cosmetic. ICJDC offers a wide range of expertise, particularly in professional advice on regulatory requirements and licensing issues, technical support, production development and education program.

ICJDC achieves full support from the following organizations:
• China Association of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetic Industry (CAFFCI), an industrial association of national level approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, PRC.
• School of Chemical & Material Engineering, Southern YangTze University, where incubates half of the cosmetics chemists in China.
• Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists (HKSCC), the affiliate Hong Kong members of International Federation Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).

China Cosmetics Quality Assurance Committee

China Cosmetics Quality Assurance Committee (CCQAC) is the specialized organisation in charge of cosmetics quality control under China Quality Association for Pharmaceuticals (CQAP). 
It is a group of voluntary professions having the same vision to develop a healthy cosmetic industry. CCQAC actively acts as the bridge between cosmetic industry and the parties below to enhance communication and mutual understanding

1) China State Food And Drug Administration (SFDA) and also the other quality surveillance administrations in China
2) Scientific & research organizations
3) Consumers

It takes a crucial role to reflect the quality of the cosmetic products to the corresponding Government bodies as well as the cosmetic users. At the same time, the Committee also organises activities such as technical seminars, trainings, technical consultation, galas, exhibitions and etc to help the cosmetic industry to improve their image and quality which in return can increase their economic effectiveness. 

Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists

Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists (HKSCC) was found in 2003. As a member society of The Federation Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) , HKSCC plays an active role in IFSCC meetings and conferences to voice out representing the interest of the cosmetic industry in Hong Kong and China.