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Product Safety Assessment in Hong Kong

A practical guide to Product Safety Assessment for general products sold in Hong Kong: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Every consumer product needs a documented risk assessment before it is placed on the market; Online sellers shipping consumer goods into Hong Kong

Authority

Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department

Legal basis

National general products requirements in Hong Kong

Local representative

A local responsible operator is required

Timeline

Before sale

Cost

Varies by product and testing scope

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, fines, and liability

Who needs this

Every consumer product needs a documented risk assessment before it is placed on the market
Online sellers shipping consumer goods into Hong Kong

Documents you need

Product risk assessment
Risk assessment and technical file
Test reports to applicable standards
Declaration of conformity

Compliance checklist

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Product risk assessment
Risk assessment and technical file
Test reports to applicable standards
Declaration of conformity

How to comply

Assess hazards across normal and foreseeable use
Identify the applicable product safety rules
Assess risks and test where required
Prepare the declaration and technical file

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Product Safety Assessment — Hong Kong
Product category: General Products
Authority: Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department
Legal basis: National general products requirements in Hong Kong

Documents we already have:
  1. Product risk assessment
  2. Risk assessment and technical file
  3. Test reports to applicable standards
  4. Declaration of conformity

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Product Safety Assessment in Hong Kong?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale.

Varies by product and testing scope.

Common rejection reasons

Risk assessment missing for a foreseeable use
No risk assessment
Test report missing
Instructions not in the local language

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.