Hong Kong has always enjoyed the reputation of “Shopping Paradise”. High-end gifts such as jewellery and jadeite are popular among local consumers and overseas tourists. To protect the interests of consumers and maintain the integrity of the industry are therefore of utmost importance.
Jewellery & Jade Identification
Hong Kong Jewellery Industry
Hong Kong Accreditation Service under the Innovation and Technology Commission has introduced “HOKLAS” which is an accreditation scheme. Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) assesses the technical competence and quality system of laboratories according to the International Standard, ISO/IEC 17025, and provides accreditation to competent laboratories. Accredited laboratories may issue endorsed test reports bearing HKAS accreditation symbol for Fei Cui (Jadeite Jade) and diamond after test.
Furthermore, the trade associations have launched different schemes to uphold industry integrity. They include the “NDQA” Mark Scheme organized by DFHK, the “Natural Fei Cui Quality Mark” & “Quality Gold Mark” co-organised by HKJGA and KJMA, and the “Quality Assurance Program” by HKJJA, etc.
