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- 2008.07.16
Council rolls out bi-weekly price survey to counter inflation -Hunghom / Tokwawan
Highlights of the latest bi-weekly price survey, released today (July 16) and conducted on a basket of 15 commodities (10 food and 5 non-food items) at a total of 18 different retail outlets in the Hunghom/ Tokwawan district include: In the food...
- 2008.07.16
The Consumer Council will implement a new package of initiatives on price surveillance of food and daily necessities
The Consumer Council will implement a new package of initiatives on price surveillance of food and daily necessities, and consumer education to counter the adverse effects of inflation. The Council is planning to launch, by different stages, three...
- 2008.07.15
Average price rise for secondary school textbooks at 7.4% - highestin 10 years - CHOICE # 381
The textbook prices for the secondary school sector have risen by an average of 7.4%, the highest in 10 years, according to the annual survey of the Consumer Council. The annual price surveys showed a rising price movement of secondary school...
- 2008.07.15
Beware of severe frostbite injury caused by dry ice in foodpackaging - CHOICE # 381
Don't underestimate the extent of damage that dry ice can inflict on tender skin. As the hot summer months set in, consumers are cautioned in the handling of dry ice. The Consumer Council cited an injury incident in which an 11-year-old girl bought...
- 2008.07.15
CHOICE # 381
Council calls for greater reduction of MPF fund management fees Average price rise for secondary school textbooks at 7.4% - highest in 10 years Sun bathers cautioned on claims and protection factor of sunscreen products Elderly homes under...
- 2008.07.15
Council calls for greater reduction of MPF fund management fees -CHOICE # 381
Check out your MPF funds to ascertain if you have benefited from any reduction in fund management fees over the past year. The chances are, despite more MPF trustees cut their fees, you may still be paying the same level of fees without any change. A...
- 2008.07.15
Elderly homes under public scrutiny for managing financial mattersof residents - CHOICE # 381
The practice of some elderly homes in storing and holding possess...
- 2008.07.15
Sun bathers cautioned on claims and protection factor of sunscreenproducts - CHOICE # 381
Many sunscreen products in the Hong Kong market bear sweeping claims of total sun protection. This was brought to light in a Consumer Council survey of sunscreen products focusing on the product claims and usage instructions. Amongst a sample of 28...