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- 2010.03.15
Collagen supplement facial skin beauty claims under experts query - CHOICE # 401
A Consumer Council study on collagen supplements, advertised heavily as a solution to many skin problems, has raised more questions than answers on the validity of their claims. The study has enlisted the assistance of a group of experts in diverse...
- 2010.03.15
In support of World Consumer Rights Day 2010 "Our Money, OurRights": financial literary should start young - CHOICE # 401
Financial literacy is never too young to start. A sound concept of money management will stand a child in good stead for the rest of his or her life. This is the objective behind a Consumer Council survey focusing specifically on bank savings...
- 2010.03.15
It pays to read the nutrition label of instant noodles for healthier choice - CHOICE # 401
Instant noodle fans beware! Just one single pack of instant noodles is enough to exceed your daily intake limit for sodium. This means that any further sodium present in other foods in your diet will add to your daily sodium load, posing risk to your...
- 2010.03.15
Mobile broadband service plans for computers might fall short of users' expectations - CHOICE # 401
If unlimited usage and high speed are two factors that determine your choice of a mobile broadband service plan for your computer, you may be in for a big disappointment. For the truth is that the service providers are, under some circumstances, not...
- 2010.03.15
Safety test reveals room for improvement for 3 electric thermal pots - CHOICE # 401
Electric thermal pots, like refrigerators, are plugged to the electricity and switched on at all times. Their safety is naturally a matter of concern and importance. A safety test, conducted by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department in...
- 2010.03.10
Price Comparison Reports - Tsuen Wan District
The Consumer Council today (March 10) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Tsuen Wan District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2010.03.03
Price Comparison Reports - Sheung Shui District
The Consumer Council today (March 3) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Sheung Shui District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2010.02.24
Price Comparison Reports - Taikoo / Quarry Bay District
The Consumer Council today (February 24) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Taikoo/Quarry Bay District. In the analysis were listed the top...