I would like to express my immense gratitude to the support by the steering members. It is my honour to be the new Chairman of Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance (The Alliance). In addition, it is my pleasure to be on behalf of Hong Kong Electrical Appliances Manufacturers Association to chair the Alliance for the ensuing term.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank for the support from the Honourary Chairman, Prof. K. B. Chan and the steering members to establish the steady foundation for the Alliance and provide a platform to the industry to know more about RoHS & WEEE directives through seminars and workshop; and the website of Alliance. In addition, the Alliance had invited much expertise in green manufacturing and the officials coming of different regions to provide the latest information, implementation and development of the related directives.
In future, I do have to closely cooperate with the steering members and members to promote the green manufacturing in order to prepare well to face the challenge of the upcoming directives.
Mr. Chai Ngai Chiu, Sunny
Chairman
Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance
In view of growing concerns on green manufacturing, the Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance (HKGMA) and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) applied to the Hong Kong SME Development Fund in order to carry out the project of “Achieving RoHS and WEEE Compliance through Green Manufacturing” in 2005. With well supported by the Hong Kong SAR Government, industry associations, technical organizations and academia, the HKGMA and FHKI have been co-organizing a series of workshops and seminars with regard to RoHS & WEEE Directives, throughout these two years. The HKGMA also led a mission to Brussels and had a direct dialogue with the European Union Parliament members and officials.
Undoubtedly, the subjects of environmental conservation and sustainable development have become a global trend. We strongly believe that implementation of WEEE and RoHS Directives is an initial measure taken by the EU government and REACH and EuP will also be implemented in the near future. Hong Kong industries will face more challenging business environments ahead. We will strive to provide you with the most updated and useful information and hope that your businesses are well-planned and well-prepared to run in line with these various green policies.
Prof. CHAN Kei-biu
Honorary Chairman
Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance
HKGMA Mission to Brussels, Belgium: REACH (13 - 17 April 2008) A study mission to Brussels Belgium was led by Sunny Chai, chairman of the Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance (HKGMA), from 13 to 17 April 2008. The main objective was to gain the latest information on REACH during a workshop co-organised by the European Commission and European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The delegation successfully held meetings with officials from various organisations including the ECHA as well as with the deputy representative of the HKSAR Economic and Trade Office, Wong Yuet-wah. The delegates also visited several companies and factories in Belgium to exchange views on green manufacturing and actions needed for REACH compliance.
Workshop: The Compliance Requirements of Textile & Clothing Industry for REACH To provide textile and clothing industry with updated information regarding the REACH regulation, the Hong Kong Manufacturers Alliance and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries co-organised a workshop with Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Hong Kong Trade and Development Council, which was held on 17 Jan 2008 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Seminar: Recent Developments in Product Safety Legislation and Enforcement (REACH & RoHS) (13 October 2007) The seminar "Recent Developments in Product Safety Legislation and Enforcement – REACH & RoHS" was successfully held on 13 Oct 2007 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This seminar was held by Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance (HKGMA) and FHKI, and co-organized with Hong Kong Electrical Appliances Manufacturers Association and Hong Kong Trade Development Council. It was also supported by Trade & Industry Department SME development fund.
Leaflet: Supporting Industries to Achieve Readiness for the European Union's Regulation REACH Leaflet
Seminar: Managing European Union, China & Korea RoHS Compliance (13 August 2007) A seminar on "Managing European Union, China & Korea RoHS Compliance" was organised by Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance (HKGMA) on Monday, 13 August 2007 at the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel. The turn out was overwhelming. Three distinguished industry experts from Korea, EU and Hong Kong were invited to explain the latest developments of EU RoHS directive and share their experience on RoHS compliance in various countries. The speakers were Prof. Lee Kun-mo, Managing Partner, ECODESIGN Company, Mr. Beat Kreuter, Nemko Shanghai Representative Office and Mr. Kenneth Tam, Senior Manager, Gold Peak Industrial Holdings Limited (in order of speaker sequence). Presentation Material: "Korea's Experience on Managing RoHS Compliance" by Professor Lee Kun-mo Presentation Material: "The European RoHS Directive - Implementation, Compliance Approach and Enforcement" by Mr. Beat Kreuter
Press Release: FHKI & Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance jointly support the industry to prepare for the influential REACH regulation (2 August 2007) The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and the Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance (GMA) today (Thursday) held a press briefing to announce the launching of a 24-month project entitled Supporting Industries to Achieve Readiness for European Union's Regulation REACH, with the financial support from the Small & Medium Enterprises Development Fund of the HKSAR Government. Co-organisers include the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong Productivity Council.
Seminar: The Implementation of Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (2 August 2007) The EU has enforced the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) to regulate all imported chemical substances, effective since 1 June 2007. FHKI invited Mr. Tim Harris, Policy Advisor of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), International Chemicals Unit UK, to explain the background and implementation of REACH. Prof. Winco, K.C. Yung, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, was also invited to elaborate the influence of REACH policy to industries. Presentation Material: "REACH" by Mr. Tim Harris (UK REACH Competent Authority)
FHKI & Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance jointly launch "Supporting Industries to Achieve Readiness for European Union's Regulation REACH" Project (9 July 2007) The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and the Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance (HKGMA) announced the launching of a 24-month project – "Supporting Industries To Achieve Readiness for European Union's Regulation REACH" supported by the Small & Medium Enterprises Development Fund of HKSAR Government. Co-organisers include the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong Productivity Council... (please refer to Press Release for details) Press Release - "Supporting Industries to Achieve Readiness for European Union's Regulation REACH" Project
Seminar leaflet & reply slip for REACH Workshop
In view of growing concerns on green manufacturing, the Hong Kong Green Manufacturing Alliance (HKGMA) and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) applied to the Hong Kong SME Development Fund in order to carry out the project of “Achieving RoHS and WEEE Compliance through Green Manufacturing” in 2005. With well supported by the Hong Kong SAR Government, industry associations, technical organizations and academia, the HKGMA and FHKI have been co-organizing a series of workshops and seminars with regard to RoHS & WEEE Directives, throughout these two years. The HKGMA also led a mission to Brussels and had a direct dialogue with the European Union Parliament members and officials.
