(24 February 2015) —Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (“Lukfook” / the “Group”) (Stock Code: 00590) is pleased to announce that China Gems Laboratory Limited (“CGL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, has successfully passed the assessment of Hong Kong Accreditation Service (“HKAS”) and obtained ISO 11426 accreditation in Gold Testing. CGL is now authorized to issue internationally recognised gold test reports and it is the only laboratory in Hong Kong that meets the requirements of three HKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditations in Jadeite Jade Testing, Diamond Testing and Gold Testing. In addition, CGL is the first laboratory in Hong Kong to obtain GB/T9288 accreditation in Gold Testing.

Mr. Wong Wai Sheung, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Group said, “In order to boost customers’ confidence, the Group exercises strict quality control and is meticulous from raw materials procurement to product testing and authentication. Every product that we sell must been successfully passed multiple testing. We are pleased that CGL passes the HKAS assessment again and becomes the only laboratory in Hong Kong that obtain three accreditations in Jadeite Jade, Diamond and Gold Testing, demonstrating our dedication to quality products over the years.”

Set up in 1996, China Gems Laboratory Limited is operated by a group of experienced and certified gemologists. In 2005, CGL became one of the first accredited laboratories in Hong Kong that conformed to HKAS ISO/IEC 17025 in Jadeite Jade Testing. Subsequently in 2009, it obtained the accreditation in Diamond Testing and Grading, making it the first laboratory in Hong Kong to obtain both accreditations. In addition, CGL meets the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Requirements, affirming its international level quality assurance system and professionally recognised product quality standard.

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