If Raymond accepted advantages from Mr Wang and agreed to submit an inspection report containing false results to his employer (i.e. the inspection body), he would contravene Section 9 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (POBO).  Even if no advantage was involved, Raymond would still breach Section 9(3) of the POBO by submitting false documents with an intent to deceive his employer.  Mr Wang, who offered the bribe, would also commit an offence under POBO.

Although the advantages were offered outside Hong Kong, the offence may still be prosecuted under POBO if any act of bribery (including offering, soliciting, accepting, promising, or agreeing to accept an advantage without permission) took place in Hong Kong.  For example, submitting a false inspection report to his employer in Hong Kong falls within the scope of the Ordinance. 

As a staff member of an independent third-party inspection body, Raymond is required to maintain impartiality and professional independence.  He should decline excessive, frequent or lavish entertainment offered by assessed organisations to avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest, and strictly comply with his company’s policies on the acceptance of advantage and entertainment.

If Danny and Eric deliberately included false data in the testing reports with intent to deceive their employer, they would contravene Section 9(3) of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, even if no advantage was obtained.

Testing technicians must uphold the highest standards of professional integrity at all times.  Diligently carrying out each testing procedure ensures the accuracy and reliability of test results, protects consumers from potentially hazardous products, and safeguards public confidence in the industry.