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Equivalent Certification Accreditations for Public Works in HK

DQS Hong Kong

Founded in 1985 by the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) and the German Society for Quality (DGQ), DQS is one of the world's most established independent management system certification bodies. DQS is a founding member of the International Certification Network (IQNet) and holds accreditations from the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) alongside over 100 international accreditations, operating across more than 60 countries and regions.
Jul 10 , 2025

To strengthen quality management in public works projects, the HK Development Bureau (DEVB) requires certain groups of consultants and contractors to hold an ISO 9001 quality management system certification with a recognized accreditation.

As listed on its webpage (https://www.devb.gov.hk/en/construction_sector_matters/other_information/index.html), Development Bureau accepts accreditations of HKAS or equivalent. The equivalent accreditation bodies include the members of the International Accreditation Forum Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), such as ANAB and DAkkS.

ANAB, DAkkS and HKAS are in the reciprocal agreement of IAF MLA, and these are accepted by Development Bureau as equivalent to HKAS for these certifications.

The publishment of such information by Development Bureau does help clarify the requirement and avoid misunderstanding in the industry.

DQS Certification Services

As a global management systems certification body, DQS can provide management sysetm certifications with ANAB or DAkkS accreditation for a large number of standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO 27001.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the relation between HKCAS and ANAB?
    Both of them are members of the International Accreditation Forum Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA). 
     
  • Can DQS ISO 9001 certificates be used for public works in Hong Kong?
    Yes. A DQS issued ISO 9001 certificate with ANAB accreditation is accpeted by HK Development Bureau’s for consultants or contractors for public works in HK.
     
  • Is additional conversion needed for these certificates?
    No. 
     
  • What are the certification accreditations accepted by Housing Authority?
    Housing Authority accepts the certificates with accreditation recognized by Development Bureau, as stated in Clause 2.3.3 of its Guide to Registration of Works Contractors and Property Management Services Providers - Part I_Genearal Guidelines.

 

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