On the afternoon of May 16th, a unique “Spring Human-Pet LoopWalk” kicked off joyfully at Hongkou the Inlet. The event was co-hosted by the Shanghai Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and InnoPet Hub, while the highly anticipated “Pet-Friendly Premises” was fully created and implemented by CMA Testing. Ms. Cui Xiaoting, General Manager of CMA Testing East China, was present at the event, together with Mr. Zhang Guozheng, President of the Shanghai Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Lyu Jian, Chief Representative of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) East China; Mr. Hu Jun, Secretary General of the Asia Pet Alliance (APA); Ms. Liang Meifen, Senior Managing Director of Chongbang Group; Ms. Chen Baojin, founder of the InnoPet Hub; and 70 pet-loving families, all witnessing this important moment.

Mr. Zhang Guozheng, President of the Shanghai Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (center)
Mr. Lyu Jian, Chief Representative of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) East China (second from right)
Mr. Hu Jun, Secretary General of the Asia Pet Alliance (APA) (third from left)
Ms. Liang Meifen, Senior Managing Director of Chongbang Group (second from left)
Ms. Chen Baojin, Founder of the InnoPet Hub (third from right)
Ms. Cui Xiaoting, General Manager of CMA Testing East China (first from left)

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Shanghai Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce. As one of the important part of the celebration, the “Pet-Friendly Premises” was officially launched. Developed independently by CMA Testing based on international standards and the practical needs of commercial spaces and pet owners, the initiative has established a comprehensive scientific and quantifiable evaluation system. Covering areas such as environmental hygiene, facility configuration, service processes, and emergency management, CMA Testing has set detailed assessment criteria for pet-friendly scenarios. The aim is to help commercial spaces truly achieve “human-pet dual friendliness” — ensuring that pet owners feel at ease when bringing their pets for consumption, while also safeguarding the comfort of other customers, and creating new drivers of consumption growth for shopping malls, commercial streets, and dining establishments.

At the ceremony, CMA Testing, together with the co-organizers, presented the first batch of national evaluation certificates to the two commercial entities that first passed the initiative — Bingang Commercial Center and Jinqiao International Commercial Plaza. This marks that these two venues have met good standards in terms of pet reception protocols, cleaning and disinfection procedures, and emergency facility provisions, officially becoming “standardized” pet-friendly spaces.

After the certificate presentation, all the guests, along with pet-loving families and their furry companions, took a group photo together and joyfully began the walking segment. At the same time, the “Spring Stroll Bingo Market” opened in the North Plaza, bustling with lively crowds and heartwarming human-pet interactions.

In the future, CMA Testing will join hands with the Shanghai Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, the Pet Fashion Culture Center, and more partners to jointly promote a comprehensive upgrade of the urban ecosystem and new consumption scenarios that embrace human-pet coexistence.

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.

Facing increasingly stringent environmental regulations and ESG requirements – is your business ready?

With decades of experience and multiple international accreditations (ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection Body, ISO/IEC 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratory, mutual recognition arrangements under ILAC and APAC, etc.), CMA Testing provides professional and reliable environmental services covering:

 Sustainable Development

  • Carbon Management (ISO 14064-1: Greenhouse Gas Inventory at Organisation Level / ISO 14064-3: Validation and Verification of GHG Statements / ISO 14067: Carbon Footprint of Products)
  • Local Carbon Audits & Energy Audits
  • ESG Performance Certification & Customised Solutions
  • Green Finance & Sustainability Assurance (ISAE 3000 + ISSA 5000)

 Environmental Testing & Certification

  • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Certification (Recognised by the Environmental Protection Department as an IAQ Certificate Issuing Body)
  • Water Quality Testing (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Seawater)
  • Green Building Certification (LEED / WELL / BEAM Plus)
  • Environmental Monitoring & Auditing (Odour, Noise, Water Quality, Land Contamination, Waste Management, Ecological Risk, etc.)

Whether you are preparing a carbon inventory, applying for green building certification, or need ESG advisory services, CMA Testing offers tailor-made solutions for you.

 Contact us today to enhance your environmental performance!
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Mr. Harris Wan, Technical Manager of Toys and Material Division at CMA Testing, recently spoke at the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair on the topic: “Design Considerations of a Safe Premium Product.”

Whether in business or daily life, giving gifts is a meaningful way to express goodwill. A well-designed gift not only conveys your intentions but also helps build a positive impression and fosters business relationships. However, poor design choices can pose unexpected safety risks to users.

While international product safety standards provide essential guidelines, they are only the baseline. As product designs evolve rapidly, meeting basic standards alone is not enough to guarantee full safety.

In his seminar, Mr. Wan explored hidden risk factors in product design from multiple perspectives, analysed their causes with a scientific approach, and discussed how to prevent these risks effectively during the design phase. 

CMA Testing offers comprehensive testing services for all types of gifts and materials—helping you ensure safety from the very start.

At the recent “Two Sessions Spirit High-End Sharing Session” for the tech sector, Mr. CY Leung, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Chairman of the GBA International Information Technology Institute, highlighted key points from the 15th Five-Year Plan:

By 2035, China aims to become a powerhouse in education, technology, and talent – with integrated development rather than siloed efforts.

Breakthroughs in basic research and key sectors must yield major original, landmark, and leading technological achievements.

The Plan also calls for advancing technology services, including R&D, design, IP, technology transfer, inspection, testing, and certification.

Mr. Leung noted that Hong Kong holds unique, irreplaceable strengths in testing and certification under “One Country, Two Systems.” He also warned that “going global” requires careful planning to avoid “involution spillover” that could undermine long-term success.

CMA Testing provides third-party testing services, using objective data to enhance product and service credibility.

Join CMA+ InnoLIFE to connect with potential clients, engage in exchange activities, and accelerate business development. We help you achieve compliance and sustainability goals, build stakeholder trust, and create value as you go global.

Want to be part of our community or explore global expansion opportunities?

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CMA Testing as strategic partner of CMA ESG Pledge and CMA+, together with partner Green Point Data Solutions, are offering CMA ESG Pledge members an exclusive combo:

✔️Free ESG Performance Review & Improvement Consultation by CMA+ experts (One-on-one advice to build your sustainability roadmap)

✔️Free Greenpoint Platform Experience (first 50 members)

  • Free ESG Report
  • Free Carbon Emission Management Tool

 Whether you’re already a member or considering joining CMA ESG Pledge, seize this chance to upgrade your ESG performance – from insights to action.

 Limited spots – first come, first served! Book now:

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We are delighted to have hosted the distinguished delegation from Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China (HKCCC) – Shanghai as they visited the CMA Testing and the advanced facilities of the CMA+ platform.

This visit, in line with the Chamber’s mission to promote economic, trade, and cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, featured in-depth discussions between the CMA team and the delegation. We shared our extensive expertise in product quality assurance (A+ Mark), compliance pathways for overseas market expansion, and the implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions. We also explored potential collaborations across diverse fields, including pet products, wellness & healthcare, health supplements, green building, business incubators, and the establishment of industry and consumer product standards.

During the meeting, we highlighted that HKCCC-Shanghai key focus areas for 2026 are highly aligned with CMA+, offering excellent opportunities for close synergy and collaboration in the future.

We sincerely thank the HKCCC-Shanghai for their trust and continued support! Let us join hands on key initiatives such as Shanghai-Hong Kong Innovation & Technology, global market expansion, and revitalizing consumption to build even stronger bridges of cooperation.

Global markets face rising demand for robust ESG compliance, particularly on the environmental pillar, and alignment with international disclosure frameworks such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). Hong Kong’s newly published Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Design Guidelines (by CEDD & AFCD) further signal the city’s intent to embed ecological uplift into infrastructure planning. To translate that policy direction into practical action, Napital— as the index proponent, in collaboration with AECOM, the technical lead — introduce the NCI through the Natural Capital Initiative as a tool to measure and finance nature-positive outcomes. The NCI is designed to unlock green finance opportunities, while being compatible with emerging ESG disclosure needs, particularly TNFD guidance and regulatory requirements.

As an independent third-party verifier, CMA Testing were engaged to carry out the Verification Work of the NCI. Our work included reviews of calculations and datasets, trace back of selected reported values to raw data, recalculation of indicators, dashboard consistency checks, and validation of the underlying methodology, literature, software, instruments, and expert inputs. For many years, CMA Testing has been committed to advancing local sustainable development. Through this engagement, we are willing to work alongside market partners to support the ongoing progress of ESG and TNFD practices—especially those related to nature and natural assets—in a prudent, credible, and steadily evolving way.

📌 CMA Testing offers comprehensive ESG consulting and reporting services.
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Recognizing Hong Kong companies and organizations that excel in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.

Organizer: The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA)
Strategic Partner: CMA Testing

✅ Promoting sustainable business practices and long-term value creation
🔗 Apply now: https://www.cma.org.hk/en/menu/163

📌 CMA Testing offers comprehensive ESG consulting and reporting services. Please contact us.