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- 2012.07.16
Debundling Impasse While Some Textbook Prices on the Rise - CHOICE# 429
The Consumer Council is disappointed with the rising price of textbooks even after the debundling of some textbooks with their associated teaching materials. According to recent textbook price survey of the Council, the average price rise of...
- 2012.07.16
Effectiveness of Electronic Mosquito Repellents is Questioned - CHOICE # 429
Are electronic mosquito repellent devices as effective as their manufacturers' claim? A Consumer Council study cast doubt on the claimed effectiveness of electronic mosquito repellents and pest repellers. The study covered 19 electronic mosquito...
- 2012.07.16
Home Insurance: Look Out for the Excess and Exclusions - CHOICE #429
Consumers tend to look for a home insurance plan that offers maximum protection for their house and its contents, but they often overlook the excess amounts and limits on compensation, as well as the exclusions that come with these policies. The lack...
- 2012.07.16
Test on Mattresses: Body Support Performance Varies - CHOICE # 429
In the latest test carried out by Consumer Council on mattresses, body support performance of the tested samples varied. But all samples satisfied the general safety requirements of consumer products in respect of flammability. Consumers looking for...
- 2012.07.11
Price Comparison Reports - Aberdeen
The Consumer Council today (July 11) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Aberdeen. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the...
- 2012.07.09
Half Year Review for 2012: Advances in Consumer ProtectionLegislations
The Consumer Council is delighted to see the passage of the Competition Bill and the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Bill in the Legislative Council, and hopes to see the early enactment of Trade Descriptions (Unfair Trade Practices)...
- 2012.07.04
Price Comparison Reports - Tai Wai, Shatin
The Consumer Council today (July 3) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Tai Wai, Shatin. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with...
- 2012.06.29
The Consumer Council Welcomes The Enactment of Law To Regulate Saleof First Hand Residential Properties
The Consumer Council welcomes the passage of the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Bill to regulate the sale of first-hand residential properties, as it reflects the consensus among different sectors of the community and support from the...