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"The criteria will include such considerations as fitness for purpose of the products, consistency of performance, appearance, value for money and safeness. Companies will also be judged on the effectiveness of their quality management systems in all aspects of their operation, from the design stage to after sales service," he said.
"Other considerations will include vision and mission statements, human resource development and customer satisfaction awareness," he added.
Entry forms and brochures on the Quality Award are obtainable from the Quality Services Division of the Industry Department. Enquiries can be made at telephone 2829 4875.
Representatives from the other six organisations also introduced their respective award categories at the press conference.
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Amusement rides operation fees to be revised
The Amusement Rides (Safety) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulation 1997 which seeks to revise certain fees payable under the Amusement Rides (Safety) Ordinance and the Amusement Rides (Safety) (Operation and Maintenance) Regulation, was published in the Gazette today (Friday).
A spokesman for the Broadcasting, Culture and Sport Branch said it was Government policy that fees should in general be set at levels sufficient to recover the full cost of providing the services.
"The fees were last revised in March 1996. On the basis of the outcome of a recent costing review, it is proposed to revise the fees to achieve full cost recovery at 1996-97 prices except for the fees for approval to commence or resume operation of category A and B amusement rides.
"For the exceptions, we propose to phase in the full cost recovery over three years," he added.