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- 2012.03.15
Test revealed Potential Risks of some Induction Cookers - CHOICE #425
A test on single-hob induction cookers revealed that there is room for improvement on the safety designs of 6 tested models. The Consumer Council, in conjunction with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, conducted a test on 15 models of...
- 2012.03.15
Test Revealed: One Lip Balm Model Contains Plasticizer - CHOICE #425
In the Council's test on lip balm, one sample was found to contain DEHP, a type of phthalate plasticizers which is prohibited for use in cosmetics in many countries. Consumer Council conducted a test on 30 models of lip balm available on the market,...
- 2012.03.15
World Consumer Rights Day 2012 Our Money, Our Rights - CHOICE # 425
Consumers are reminded to pay heed to fee and charges when using banking services to avoid unnecessary expenses and disputes. A recent report revealed that in 2011, the Consumer Council received 215 complaints about fee disputes in connection with...
- 2012.03.14
Price Comparison Reports - Causeway Bay / Wan Chai
The Consumer Council today (March 14) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Causeway Bay / Wan Chai. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2012.03.07
Price Comparison Reports - Tsz Wan Shan
The Consumer Council today (March 7) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Tsz Wan Shan. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the...
- 2012.02.29
Price Comparison Reports - Tsuen Wan
The Consumer Council today (February 29) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Tsuen Wan. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the...
- 2012.02.22
Price Comparison Reports - Ap Lei Chau
The Consumer Council today (February 22) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Ap Lei Chau. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with...
- 2012.02.15
CHOICE # 424
Test Revealed Exaggerated Claims in Performance of Dehumidifiers Prohibited Colourant Detected in Lip Gloss Opinion Survey on House Removal Service Consumer Council Calls For Clear and Legible Nutrition Labels Four More Convictions for Selling...