Applicants should pay both application fee and licence fee for the CIC Green Product Certification.
Application Fee
The application fees for different product families and versions are as follows:
Product Families and Versions
|
Application Fees |
| Civil & Structural Materials (Version 1) |
HK$1,500 per application |
| Non-Civil and Structural (Version 1) |
HK$1,500 per product |
| Civil & Structural Materials (Version 2) |
HK$1,500 per application |
| Aluminium and Glazing (Version 2) |
HK$1,500 per product |
| Non-Civil and Structural Materials (Version 2) excluding Aluminium, Glazing and General Green Product |
HK$1,500 per product |
| General Green Product (Version 2) |
HK$1,500 per product |
Remarks:
- The application will be processed upon receipt of the application fee. The application fee is non-refundable regardless of the application result.
- Applicants are required to complete the whole application within 12 months from the application submission date. Otherwise a new submission is required and the Applicant is required to pay the application fee again.
- The above fee does not include bank charges and other extra fees (e.g. fees on remittance, postage, transportation, etc.). Applicants should be responsible for settling the above expenses.
- The above fee does not include testing and verification reports submitted by the applicant as part of the CIC Green Product Certification requirements.
- The HKGBC reserves the right to change the above terms and conditions when deemed appropriate.
Licence Fee
The licence fees for different product families and versions are as follows:
Product Families and Versions
|
Licence Fees for New Applications and Renewals |
| Civil & Structural Materials (Version 1) |
1 – 10 product(s)
HK$750 per product for 3 years |
11 or more products
HK$450 per product for 3 years |
| Non-Civil and Structural (Version 1) |
HK$6,000 per product for 3 years |
| Civil & Structural Materials (Version 2) |
1 – 10 product(s)
HK$750 per product for 3 years |
11 or more products
HK$450 per product for 3 years |
| Aluminium and Glazing (Version 2) |
HK$6,000 per product for 3 years |
| Non-Civil and Structural Materials (Version 2) excluding Aluminium, Glazing and General Green Product |
HK$6,000 per product for 3 years |
| General Green Product (Version 2) |
Not applicable |
Remarks:
- If applicants have any adverse comments on the certification result, they can lodge an appeal in writing, with an appeal registration fee of HK$1,500 per application, within 45 calendar days from the issue date of the result notification email.
- The above fee does not include bank charges and other extra fees (e.g. fees on remittance, postage, transportation, etc.). Applicants should be responsible for settling the above expenses.
- It is suggested to commence the licence renewal process at least two months prior to the expiry date.
- A re-assessment through a new application process will be required if:
- The product has been changed, including but not limited to product name, components, characteristics, manufacturing processes, testing and commissioning processes.
- The assessment standard for the relevant product category has been updated.
- If the submitted certification expires during the labelling period or upon renewal, the applicant is required to provide an updated and valid certification. Failure to resubmit the required certification will result in the revocation of CIC Green Product Certificate without compensation.
| Renewal Procedures |
| Product remains unchanged and submitted certification is valid |
Submit a self-declaration letter and settle licence fee |
| Product remains unchanged but submitted certification is expired |
Submit a self-declaration letter, provide an updated and valid certification and settle licence fee |
| Product has changed |
Submit a new application |
| General Green Product |
Submit a new application |
| Version 1 product after the transition period deadline on 26 November 2026 |
Submit a new application using Version 2 |
6.The HKGBC reserves the right to change the above terms and conditions when deemed appropriate.
Appeal Fee
If the Applicant has adverse comment on the result, he/ she can lodge an appeal upon settlement of an appeal fee of HK$1,500 per case in 45 calendar days from the issue date of the provisional application result notification email.