Fokis is proud to announce that our premier water-based adhesive, I-Bond 1230, has successfully achieved Hong Kong FSD approval. It is now fully certified for use in fire safety-related components and materials.1
The approval and certification process by the Hong Kong Fire Services Department (FSD) for fire safety-related components and materials is widely regarded as highly stringent and challenging. Because Hong Kong has always placed great emphasis on fire safety.
Hong Kong’s fire safety standards impose extremely stringent technical requirements on adhesive products. Because Hong Kong’s fire safety standards are typically aligned with or even directly adopt leading international standards. Adhesive products must undergo rigorous third-party testing to demonstrate compliance with specific requirements for fire resistance, flame retardancy, and self-extinguishing properties. Fokis products can pass these tests. Moreover, the adhesive performance requirements in these tests are precise, quantifiable, and non-negotiable.
Moreover, the approval process of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department is widely known for being time-consuming and rigorous. A very detailed technical dossier must be submitted during the application, including product specifications, bill of materials, manufacturing process, and quality control system. And most importantly—a test report issued by an accredited laboratory. The test report must be issued by the Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HOKLAS) or other internationally recognized laboratories. Any missing or inaccurate information may result in certification failure.
Furthermore, FSD engineers and technical personnel will thoroughly review all submitted documents to ensure the product complies not only with technical standards. It is a rigorous review process.
Overall, applying for FSD registration or certification in Hong Kong for fire safety–related construction materials is quite challenging. Fokis products have passed tests, demonstrating that they themselves possess a high level of technical quality and performance. It demonstrates that Fokis products meet established standards in specific aspects such as safety, performance, quality, and environmental protection, making them compliant with the laws and regulations of multiple countries.
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