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- 2011.01.14
Beware of the Potential Hazards of Hand Warmers - CHOICE # 411
Warm pads or hand warmers are popular with consumers in the chilling weather. However, consumers have to beware of the potential hazards in using them, in particular liquid fuel hand warmers. Liquid fuel hand warmers are recently promoted in the...
- 2011.01.14
CHOICE # 411
Beware of the Potential Hazards of Hand Warmers High Level of Mould Count Found in Two Makes of Bamboo Skewers Survey Showed Varying Agency Charges for Hiring Foreign Domestic Helpers Improper Acupuncture Can Be Risky With Deadly Infections...
- 2011.01.14
High Level of Mould Count Found in Two Makes of Bamboo Skewers - CHOICE # 411
A recent Consumer Council test revealed high level of mould count in two makes of bamboo skewers. Back in 2009, there were concerns over harmful chemicals found in bamboo toothpicks and skewers made in Mainland. In the absence of any international...
- 2011.01.14
Improper Acupuncture Can Be Risky With Deadly Infections AndSerious Side Effects - CHOICE # 411
Acupuncture has become more popular in recent years as a growing number of people around the globe have looked to the ancient therapy as an alternative treatment generally taken to be free of side effects in the absence of medication. But research...
- 2011.01.14
Survey Showed Smartphones More Prone to Fault - CHOICE # 411
Despite the increasing popularity of Smartphones, a recent survey showed that users had more problems with Smartphones than with other mobile handsets. The result was revealed in a first ever electronic products opinion survey conducted by the...
- 2011.01.14
Survey Showed Varying Agency Charges for Hiring Foreign Domestic Helpers - CHOICE # 411
A recent Consumer Council survey on 12 licensed employment agencies revealed great variation in the level of service charges and practice concerning associated services such as arranging for replacement and refund. The survey found that service...
- 2011.01.12
Price Comparison Reports - Tuen Mun
The Consumer Council today (January 12) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Tuen Mun - Town Centre/Chi Lok/On Ting/Yau Oi. In the analysis were...
- 2011.01.05
Price Comparison Reports - San Po Kong
The Consumer Council today (January 5) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Tung Chung. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the...