Hong Kong Telecommunications Ordinance

HONG KONG TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATION (HKTEC) SCHEME

Telecommunication equipment (TE), including radiocommunications equipment and wireline equipment for connection to the public telecommunication networks (PTN) and industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment emitting radio frequency energy intentionally that is for use or sale in Hong Kong is subjected to certification and labeling scheme as required by the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA).

SGS Hong Kong Ltd. has been accredited by OFCA as the Local Certification Body (LCB) for carrying out testing and certification of telecommunication equipment for use in Hong Kong.

Type of Certification Scheme



Depending on the type of equipment, Voluntary Certification Scheme (VCS) or Compulsory Certification Scheme (CCS) shall apply. Equipment found to comply with the relevant technical specification may be affixed with certification label.


SGS Hong Kong Ltd. can provide the evaluation and certification for the below listed equipments under either VCS or CCS.

Equipment classified under Voluntary Certification Scheme (VCS)

  • Mobile Equipment for use in the public mobile radiotelephone service
  • TV antenna amplifier
  • Low power device
  • Model control and radio equipment operating in the 27MHz band
  • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Equipment
  • Cordless telecommunications apparatus (CTA)
  • 409 MHz short-range portable radio
  • Medical implant communication system
  • Public paging receiver

Equipment classified under Compulsory Certification Scheme (CCS)

  • Wireless microphone equipment not exempted from licensing
  • Citizen Band (CB) radio equipment
  • Land Mobile Radio Equipment
  • Fixed Link Equipment
  • SSB equipment for voluntary fitting in small craft in the 1.605-27.5 MHz frequency band
  • Angle modulated VHF maritime for voluntary fitting in small craft
  • Industrial, scientific & medical (ISM) equipment

View OFCA Schedule Fee For Certification Service by SGS Hong Kong Ltd. (PDF 118 KB)

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Katrina Lee
t: +852 2774 7413
Email