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information technology, environmental technology and management systems. Through the provision of technology and process upgrading services, the council has geared resources to help Hong Kong manufacturers move up the value ladder. The council has spent great effort in promoting green production for Hong Kong industries, and has continued to introduce new technology solutions to assist manufacturers in fulfilling the stringent environmental requirements in Hong Kong, the Mainland and other countries. The council continues to forge closer technological collaboration between Hong Kong and the Mainland to help innovative industries capitalise on new business opportunities and to strengthen the competitiveness of Hong Kong's business and manufacturing sectors.
Other Trade and Industrial Organisations
The Federation of Hong Kong Industries, the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and the Hong Kong Chinese Importers' and Exporters' Association are among the oldest and the most influential trade and industrial associations in Hong Kong. They aim to promote the interests of and foster relationship among their members. There are numerous other associations representing specific sectors or interests and overseas chambers of commerce.
Standards and Conformance Services
The Innovation and Technology Commission's services in the areas of metrology, documentary standards and accreditation provide the technical foundation for Hong Kong's standards and conformance infrastructure.
The Standards and Calibration Laboratory is the official custodian of Hong Kong's physical measurement reference standards. It provides a comprehensive calibration service traceable to the International System of Units. It is a signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangement of the International Committee for Weights and Measures and its calibration certificates are recognised internationally.
The Product Standards Information Bureau disseminates information relating to documentary standards. It operates a product standards library and provides sales of standards and free technical advice service on standards-related matters. The bureau represents the HKSAR in regional and international standardisation bodies, such as the International Organisation for Standardisation and encourages local experts to take part in international standardisation activities. It also co-ordinates Hong Kong's input to APEC on standards and conformance matters and acts as Hong Kong's Enquiry Point and Notification Authority under the World Trade Organisation Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.
Through granting accreditation, the Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) works to boost the standard of local conformity assessment services to provide reliable support to social, economical and technical activities. Accreditation is also an official recognition that helps users identify and use competent service providers. The service operates in accordance with international standards and is active in international and regional accreditation communities. Through its mutual recognition
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