With the development of the green finance market, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has entered the implementation and supervisory phase of its Green and Sustainable Banking framework, marking a structural transition from policy design to enforceable execution. In this phase (Phase 3), authorised institutions are expected to embed climate risk considerations into governance, strategy, risk management and disclosure, in alignment with the Supervisory Policy Manual (GS‑1) and TCFD principles.
A defining shift in Phase 3 is the elevation of data from a reporting element to a regulatory expectation. Institutions are required not only to disclose climate-related information on an annual basis, but also to demonstrate the robustness, consistency and decision-usefulness of underlying data, supported by enhanced use of scenario analysis and stress testing. At the same time, supervisory scrutiny by HKMA is intensifying, reflecting a move towards outcome-based assessment of implementation quality.
This evolution is redefining market discipline. Climate considerations are increasingly embedded in credit allocation and risk pricing, effectively extending regulatory pressure beyond banks to corporates. For listed companies, access to financing is becoming closely linked to the credibility of ESG disclosures and the availability of verifiable carbon data.
Driven by CMA’s mission to promote industry development, CMA Testing actively provides support to corporates through integrated sustainability solutions, including carbon data management, regulatory-aligned reporting, and independent assurance, enabling clients to meet rising expectations from financial institutions and regulators while strengthening transparency and market confidence.
CMA Testing offers comprehensive ESG consulting and reporting services. Welcome to contact us for more details.
CMA Testing (HK):
- The office will be closed from May 1 to May 3, 2026 for Labor Day, and will resume normal operations on May 4, 2026.
Yubiao Testing (Shenzhen):
- The office will be closed from May 1 to May 5, 2026 for Labor Day, and will resume normal operations on May 6, 2026.
CMA Testing (Shanghai):
- The office will be closed from May 1 to May 4, 2026 for Labor Day, and will resume normal operations on May 5, 2026.
French A+ is the highest environmental rating level under the French mandatory VOC regulations for indoor building materials. This rating is based on tests carried out in accordance with the ISO 16000 series of international standards. It simulates the continuous release of harmful substances into the air over a 28‑day period after the product is applied, measuring concentrations of TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds), formaldehyde, toluene, and various other harmful substances. Based on the test results, products are assigned an environmental rating. The French VOC label is divided into four levels: A+, A, B, and C, with A+ being the highest, indicating that the product offers superior environmental quality.
Scope of application for the French A+ label: paints, pigments, latex paints, wallpapers, flooring, doors and windows, glues, and other indoor furniture and building materials.
Obtaining the French A+ label is of great significance for companies. It not only helps open up foreign sales markets but also enhances the competitiveness of products in the domestic market, as consumers are increasingly paying attention to the environmental friendliness of home improvement products. This label has also gained recognition from domestic consumers. By obtaining this certification, companies can demonstrate the environmental performance of their products, win consumer trust, and improve brand competitiveness.
Emission grades and limit values of the French VOC regulations for construction products and indoor products：
| Item Name | Emission class | |||
| A+ | A | B | C | |
| Formaldehyde | <10 | <60 | <120 | >120 |
| Acetaldehyde | <200 | <300 | <400 | >400 |
| Toluene | <300 | <450 | <600 | >600 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | <250 | <350 | <500 | >500 |
| Xylene | <200 | <300 | <400 | >400 |
| 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene | <1000 | <1500 | <2000 | >2000 |
| 1,4-dichlorobenzene | <60 | <90 | <120 | >120 |
| Ethylbenzene | <750 | <1000 | <1500 | >1500 |
| 2-butoxyethanol | <1000 | <1500 | <2000 | >2000 |
| Styrene | <250 | <350 | <500 | >500 |
| Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) | <1000 | <1500 | <2000 | >2000 |
CMA Testing can provide professional testing services for enterprises, conducting accurate testing and evaluation of your products. The test results will be rated according to the French regulations on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for construction products and indoor products. Please feel free to call us for inquiries.
The Hong Kong Government has gazetted the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Notice 2026, introducing updates to the safety standards applicable to toys and selected children’s products supplied in Hong Kong. The amendments will take effect on 1 August 2026, allowing a transition period for industry compliance.
Products Affected
The amendment covers:
- Toys (general safety and chemical requirements)
- Children’s high-chairs
- Children’s paints
- Playpens for domestic use
- Wheeled child conveyances (e.g. prams and strollers)
Summary of update
| item | Children’s product | New standard | Current standard |
| 1 | Toys | BS EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024 ‘Migration of certain elements’ | BS EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 |
| 2 | BS EN 71-4:2020+A1:2025 ‘Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities’ | BS EN 71-4:2020 | |
| 3 | BS EN 71-13:2021+A2:2024 ‘Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games’ | BS EN 71-13:2021+A1:2022 | |
| 4 | Children’s highchairs and multi-purpose highchairs for domestic use | BS EN 14988:2017+A2:2024 | BS EN 14988:2017+A1:2020 |
| 5 | Children’s highchairs and multi-purpose highchairs for domestic use | ISO 9221:2024 | ISO 9221-1:2015 ISO 9221-2:2015 |
| 6 | Children’s paints | BS EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024 | BS EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 |
| 7 | Playpens for domestic use | ASTM F406-24 | ASTM F406-22 |
| 8 | Wheeled child conveyances | AS 2088:2022 (incorporating Amendment 1:2024) | AS 2088:2022 |
Source of the update:
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202603/13/P2026031300254.htm
https://www.cedb.gov.hk/en/legco-business/questions/2026/pr01042026d.html
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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Eva Kung
(+852) 2690 8230
evakung@cmatesting.org
Joey Kwok
(+852) 2690 8255
joeykwok@cmatesting.org
Shenzhen, China: Jolin Lin +86 13002021691 jolinlin@cmatesting.org
Shanghai, China: Yuki Zheng +86 13817764175 yukizheng@cmatesting.org
Risks of Children’s Jewelry?
Children’s jewelry comes into direct contact with children’s skin and is easily chewed, posing risks of choking from small parts and the release of hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium, and nickel. Amazon has established compliance policies for children’s jewelry across its various marketplaces. Applicable products include:
- Children’s necklaces / bracelets / rings
- Hair accessories products
- Jewelry sets
- DIY jewelry materials
- Other jewelry items for children to wear or use
Compliance Policy Requirements for Children’s Jewelry
| Amazon site | Compliance Policy Requirements |
| USA | All of the following items: • CSPA RCW 70A.430.02 Phthalates, Cadmium • ASTM F2923-2020 Physical and Mechanical, Lead, Cadmium, Phthalates, Nickel Release, Heavy Metal Leaching • CPSIA/16 CFR 1303 Lead • CPSC Physical and Mechanical and Flammability • 16 CFR 1262 Magnet Safety (Jewelry containing magnets) • 16 CFR 1263 Button Cell Battery Safety (Jewelry containing button cell batteries) • Children’s Product CPC Certificate |
| EU | • REACH regulation: release of lead, cadmium, and nickel • EN 71-1-2-3/EN 62115 (as applicable) • PAS 7055 safety requirements for button or coin cell batteries (including jewelry containing such batteries) |
| Canada | • CCPSA-Children’s Jewelry Regulations SOR/2018-83 Lead Cadmium • CCPSA-Phthalates Regulation SOR/2016-188-Phthalates • CCPSA-Coatings Regulation SOR/2016-193 Lead • CCPSA-TCEP (polyurethane foam in products intended for children under three years of age) • CCPSA-Table 3-Magnet Safety (jewelry containing magnets) |
Amazon DV Policy Key Points
Amazon continues to advance its Direct Validation (DV) program, bringing categories such as children’s jewelry, children’s toys, bed rails, and clothing storage under DV-regulated compliance control. Enterprises must complete testing in accordance with Amazon’s compliance requirements, after which a DV TIC must initiate the validation process and submit compliance documents to ensure the products remain compliant for ongoing sales.
- 01 Provide product information (images/materials/SKU)
- 02 Confirm testing plan (whether existing reports can be used)
- 03 Submit samples
- 04 Laboratory testing and document review
- 05 Submit report to Amazon system
Advantages of CMA Testing’s Exclusive Testing Services
Fully qualified and Amazon-recognized TIC agency
Holds ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation and CPSC authorization. Capable of supporting full-process compliance requirements for Amazon’s Declaration of Verification (DV). Possesses testing capabilities for toy and children’s jewelry-related projects and provides Amazon DV verification services.
One-stop compliance services, worry-free and efficient
From compliance consulting, sample testing, and report issuance to DV validation, platform integration, and ongoing compliance follow-up, we provide end-to-end support and one-on-one professional services.
Existing report adaptability verification
If the product has already been tested at CMA Testing and the report is still valid, the technical team can assist in assessing compliance with Amazon’s latest policy requirements; for testing items or points not covered, supplementary testing can be conducted to update the report, thereby improving the approval efficiency.
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Congratulations to eConnect Employment Network on its 10th anniversary! At the recent “Sustainable Development Seminar”, Dr. Winnie WU (Senior Sustainability Consultant, from supporting organization CMA Testing) shared key insights:
🔍 Companies often lack quantifiable metrics for the “S” in ESG, leading to an exaggerated “risk perception” about hiring persons with disabilities.
✅ Her recommendation: Establish clear standards across three levels –
1️⃣ Input
2️⃣ Process & Quality
3️⃣ Output & Impact
🤝 She also urged NGOs to shift from traditional service delivery to a “talent supply chain” mindset, providing stable talent pipelines and job redesign support – turning obligation into business opportunity.
Organised by eConnect Employment Network (a coalition of 8 social service agencies), the event centred on “Cross-sector Collaboration • Workplace Inclusion” and has engaged over 400 corporate partners. Survey findings reveal that >90% of citizens believe businesses must shoulder social responsibility, and nearly 65% prefer to patronise inclusive employers. Inclusive employment is now a proven driver of brand trust, talent stability, and ESG leadership.
📌 CMA Testing now provides comprehensive ESG services. For inquiries, please contact:
Winnie WU
📞 2690 8295
📧 winnniewu@cmatesting.org
Standard: EN 71-1:2026 – Safety of Toys – Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Properties
Status: published by CEN on Feb 2026
Supersedes: EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 71-1:2026, a comprehensive revision of the mechanical and physical safety requirements for toys placed on the European market. This updated edition replaces EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 and introduces several important technical clarifications, new test methods, and additional safety requirements.
Note: At the time of publication, EN 71-1:2026 has not yet been cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). Harmonisation status should be monitored closely.
Summary of Key Changes in EN 71-1:2026
- Expanding Materials (Clause 4.6)
The requirements for expanding materials have been revised and strengthened. Updated safety criteria apply to materials that swell or expand when exposed to liquids, with clearer assessment conditions to address associated ingestion and obstruction risks.
- Enclosures and Ventilation (Clause 4.14)
Ventilation requirements for toy enclosures have been updated and clarified.
Key changes include:
- More clearly defined ventilation provisions
- Introduction of new test methods to assess airflow and entrapment risks. These updates aim to better address suffocation hazards.
- Toys Intended to Bear the Mass of a Child (Clause 4.15)
Requirements for toys designed to support or bear a child’s weight have been updated. Enhanced structural and mechanical performance criteria apply to improve durability and reduce collapse or failure risks during use.
- Yo-yo Balls (Clause 4.24)
Clarification has been provided for yo-yo balls equipped with tethers. A yo-yo ball is now considered compliant with the requirement if the tether breaks during testing, provided other safety criteria are met.
- Food-Imitation Toys (Clause 4.28)
A new dedicated requirement has been introduced for toys that imitate food. These measures aim to reduce the risk of confusion with real food and mitigate choking or ingestion hazards.
- Toys Intended for Children Under 36 Months (Clause 5)
The scope of requirements for toys intended for children under 36 months has been expanded. The updated standard now explicitly includes glued wooden components, ensuring that bonded parts are adequately assessed for safety.
- Straps and Cords Worn Around the Neck (Clause 5.14)
A new functional requirement has been added for straps, cords, and similar components intended to be worn fully or partially around the neck.
The design must ensure that separated cord parts can be rejoined, improving safety and continued functionality.
- Warnings for Protective Equipment (Clause 7.14.2)
EN 71-1:2026 introduces a new option allowing the use of graphical symbols to indicate that protective equipment must be worn, as an alternative to text-based warnings. This provides greater flexibility while maintaining clear safety communication.
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Eva Kung
- Phone: (+852) 2698 8198
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Clara Chu
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A dedicated “navigator” for mainland enterprises going global—the Hong Kong “Going Global Task Force” website (www.goglobal.gov.hk)—has officially launched. This is more than just a website; it’s a comprehensive “navigator” for mainland enterprises going global. It integrates key information needed for the entire process of enterprises expanding overseas, with the embedded “GoGlobal Task Force Cross-Sectoral Professional Services Platform” being one of its core highlights. This platform brings together top service providers from eight major professional fields in Hong Kong, providing mainland enterprises with one-stop professional support for going global.
CMA Testing: Comprehensive Support from Quality Certification to Technological Empowerment
As a leading testing and certification service provider in Hong Kong, CMA Testing is honored to be one of the service providers in the testing and certification field of the “GoGlobal Task Force Cross-Sectoral Professional Services Platform” officially established by the Hong Kong SAR Government. This platform, spearheaded by the Hong Kong SAR Government’s “Mainland Enterprises Going Global Task Force,” brings together top service providers from eight major professional fields in Hong Kong, providing mainland enterprises with authoritative overseas support backed by the government.
In the international market, product quality and safety standards are the “ticket” to entry. CMA Testing, with its internationally recognized testing standards and professional qualifications, is committed to helping mainland Chinese companies:
- Ensure Product Compliance: Accurately align with the technical regulations and standards of target markets.
- Enhance Brand Reputation: Win the trust of overseas customers through authoritative certification.
- Reduce Overseas Expansion Risks: Control quality from the source and avoid trade barriers caused by standards issues.
Technology Commercialization + Accelerated Overseas Expansion: CMA+’s “One-Stop” Empowerment Approach
CMA Testing’s technology commercialization platform, CMA+, further extends its service chain, focusing on providing mainland Chinese companies with two core empowerments.
- Technology Commercialization Services: Helping companies quickly transform R&D results into products that meet international standards, covering the entire process from proof of concept, prototype development, testing and certification to mass production implementation, enabling innovative technologies to truly “go global.”
- Accelerated Overseas Expansion Services: Addressing the pain points encountered by enterprises expanding into overseas markets, such as compliance, localization, and supply chain adaptation, CMA+ integrates resources from multiple parties to provide a one-stop solution from market access consulting to onboarding.
CMA+ Overseas Expansion Ecosystem: Building a Comprehensive Support for Enterprise Globalization
CMA Testing and CMA+ are proactively collaborating with multiple partners to establish an overseas expansion ecosystem in key regions across China. Thus creating a full-chain empowerment system for enterprises from technology R&D to overseas implementation:
1. Business, Technology, Law, and Wealth Management
CMA+, Yingke Law Firm, Xu Ducen Law Firm Limited Liability Partnership (Beijing Yingke (Hong Kong) Law Firm), and @SESG have joined forces to promote business and technology-driven innovation breakthroughs, provide legal services, and facilitate wealth management for value inheritance, offering “one-stop, full-cycle” professional services for overseas enterprises and talents, from technology implementation and legal compliance to wealth planning.
2. Cross-border Legal Services AI System
CMA Testing and CMA+, in collaboration with Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Smart Law Digital Technology Co., Ltd., have jointly built the first AI-powered cross-border legal services system integrating business, technology, and law. This system utilizes AI technology to integrate the three major fields of business, technology, and law, creating an intelligent cross-border legal services platform. It provides mainland enterprises with efficient and precise legal compliance support for going global, significantly reducing the legal risks of cross-border operations.
3. Ningbo Technology Commercialization Base and Offshore Innovation Center
In the Yangtze River Delta region, CMA+ has established the “CMA+ Ningbo Technology Commercialization Base and Overseas Launch Station” and the “Ningbo-Hong Kong Offshore Innovation Center Hong Kong Chinese Manufacturers’ Association Industrial Development Fund CMA+ Base.” Using Ningbo as a hub, this initiative aims to build a physical hub for accelerating technology commercialization and overseas expansion, promoting deep integration of resources between Ningbo and Hong Kong, and assisting enterprises in completing the entire transformation chain from technology R&D to product launch and from the domestic market to overseas expansion.
4. Chongqing-Hong Kong Going Global Launch Station
In the Chengdu-Chongqing region, a “CMA+ Chongqing-Hong Kong Going Global Launch Station” has been established with Huazhi Future (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd. In the future, it will actively promote the deep integration of resources, technology, and markets between Chongqing and Hong Kong, expand new channels and models for enterprises to go global, and help more enterprises enter the international market with high quality.
5. Chongqing-Hong Kong Food and Agriculture Industry Cooperation – A Channel for Chongqing Specialty Foods to Go Global
CMA+ signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Food and Agriculture Task Force of Dadukou District, Chongqing. It will fully leverage its bridging role in the Hong Kong market, relying on Hong Kong’s international trade network and standard certification system, to help Chongqing specialty foods reach the international stage and open new channels to the global market for Bashu flavors.
6. Guizhou GoGlobal Launch Station – Empowering the Ecological Food and Big Health Industry
A “Guizhou GoGlobal Launch Station” has been jointly established with the Guizhou Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Development Promotion Association to provide one-stop consulting services and solutions for Guizhou Province’s ecological food, traditional Chinese medicine, and big health products to go global.
7. Joint Research Center for Senior Living and Healthcare – Cross-border Cooperation to Promote Smart Senior Living
A joint research center has been established in partnership with Haier to promote the high-quality development of the senior economy through cross-border cooperation. On the one hand, the joint research center integrates resources from Hong Kong universities and research institutions to accelerate the transformation and industrialization of senior living technology achievements, creating a complete ecosystem from technology to products and then to industry. On the other hand, relying on CMA Testing’s professional testing and certification services, it formulates technical standards for senior living and healthcare products, providing authoritative endorsement for smart senior living products entering the international market.
We deeply understand that for your products to go global, you need not only business acumen but also a solid quality foundation and continuous innovation. CMA Testing and CMA+, with their comprehensive service system of “testing and certification + innovation incubation + ecosystem collaboration,” are willing to be your “dual engines” on your overseas journey, escorting you every step of the way.
Overseas Consulting Hotline: 400 100 6807
Consultation Email: info.sh@cmatesting.org
Yesterday, CMA Testing had the privilege of hosting a technical seminar at The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), bringing together industry professionals to explore the future of green building technologies!
Our speakers shared insights on how laboratory-verified green solutions can be effectively implemented in real-world building projects under the new Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance (BEEO) — driving energy savings, carbon reduction, and cost efficiency
The session was met with great engagement and valuable discussions. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Looking for similar support?
- ESG / Green building testing & assessment
- BEEO compliance verification
- Energy audit & on-site measurement
Contact our expert team today for tailored solutions!
Hong Kong SAR
- Candy Wong
- (+852) 2690 8229
- candywong@cmatesting.org
- Yuki Tsang
- (+852) 6059 9625
- yukitsang@cmatesting.org
- Karl Lau
- (+852) 2690 8281
- karllau@cmatesting.org
