SGS Expert Sharing Session Organized by HKTDC Research Center

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The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) entered into force on 18 July 2024, replacing the 2009 Ecodesign Directive. Unlike its predecessor, the ESPR applies to nearly all physical goods placed on the EU market or put into service.

The ESPR establishes a comprehensive framework for ecodesign requirements that products must meet in order to be sold, which empowers the European Commission to adopt delegated acts that set binding performance and information requirements across a broad range of sustainability criteria for different products.

We are delighted to be invited as a guest for this session where our expert, along with experts from HKTDC's Research Center team, will provide an overview of the ESPR’s key criteria and practical guidance on how Hong Kong traders can prepare for implementation, ensuring both compliance and sustained competitiveness:

Don't miss this chance!

Why Attend?

Understand how ESPR affects Hong Kong exporters
Learn practical steps to stay competitive in the EU market
Gain expert guidance from SGS on compliance and innovation

Key Highlights

Requirements of ESPR and its impact on exporters
Digital Product Passports (DPP) and transparency mandates
Strategies for compliance and leveraging sustainability for growth

Details:

Date: 11 December 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm
Platform: Online

SGS Expert

Technical Services Manager

Ms. Carmen Ng

Carmen is a certified carbon auditor under HKICA and HKCIC Green Product Scheme. She has a master’s degree in analytical chemistry and has been in the TIC industry for more than 10 years. She joined SGS in 2017 and has been assisting in training delivery and service development for product sustainability solutions, including product carbon footprint, material traceability, and for new regulations such as EU CBAM and ESPR.

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).