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.
- Please note that the validity period for all laboratory reports and documentation is 5 years from the date of issue. 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 laboratory report or documentation is older than 5 years; or
- The assessment standard for the relevant product category has been updated.
Situations
|
Renewal Procedures |
| Product remains unchanged and all laboratory reports and documentation are within 5 years |
Submit a self-declaration letter and settle licence fee |
| Product remains unchanged but laboratory report or documentation is older than 5 years |
Submit a new application |
| Product has changed but all laboratory reports and documentation are within 5 years |
Submit a new application |
| Product has changed and laboratory report or documentation is older than 5 years |
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 |
- 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.