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The Government today (September 15) announced that the Chief Executive has re-appointed Professor Ching Pak-chung as the Chairman of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification (HKCTC) from September 17, 2011, to December 31, 2013.
The Government also announced the appointment of four new Council members, namely Dr Priscilla Choy Wai-fun, Dr Aaron Shum Wan-lung, Mrs Helen Sun Lin and Professor Vivian Yam Wing-wah and the re-appointment of 16 Council members with effect from the same date.
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, said, "Professor Ching has made valuable contributions to formulation of the industry development plan for the testing and certification industry and the subsequent implementation of the plan during the past two years as the Council Chairman. We are confident that under the Chairmanship of Professor Ching, the Council will continue to foster a productive environment and identify more business opportunities for further growth of the industry.
"The Council has a good mix of expertise and a wide representation from stakeholders. With the members' expertise and concerted effort, the Council can realise its vision to develop Hong Kong into a testing and certification hub in the region. The Government fully supports the work of the Council."
The membership of the Council will be as follows:
Professor Ching Pak-chung (Chairman)
Dr Priscilla Choy Wai-fun
Mr Richard Fung Lap-chung
Professor Kwan Hoi-shan
Mr Dominic Lam Chun-hong
Dr Michael Lam Po-hing
Mr Joseph Lau Man-wai
Ms Christina Law Sau-mui
Mr Michael Lee Wai-kwok
Mrs Marianne Leung Yang Shih-ti
Ir Dr Lo Wai-kwok
Dr Aaron Shum Wan-lung
Mrs Helen Sun Lin
Mr Bernie Ting Wai-cheung
Professor Vivian Yam Wing-wah
Mr Spencer Yeung King-chung
Executive Director of Hong Kong Productivity Council or representative
Executive Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council or representative
Executive Director of Vocational Training Council or representative
Director-General of Trade and Industry or representative
Commissioner for Innovation and Technology or representative
Testing and certification is one of the six economic areas in which Hong Kong enjoys clear advantages and has potential for further development. The HKCTC was established on September 17, 2009, to advise the Government on the overall strategy to grow the industry. It comprises members from the industry, the business sector and professional organisations as well as the relevant public bodies and government departments. Last year, the HKCTC formulated a three-year market-oriented development plan for the industry, and the Government has accepted all the recommendations made in the Report of the HKCTC. The Government is now working closely with the HKCTC to strengthen the industry and develop new business opportunities in testing and certification services in four selected trades, i.e. Chinese medicine, construction materials, food and jewellery.
Ends/Thursday, September 15, 2011
Issued at HKT 11:31
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