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- 2008.07.03
Council rolls out bi-weekly price survey to counter inflation -Shatin
Highlights of the latest bi-weekly price survey, released today (July 3) and conducted on a basket of 15 commodities (12 food and 3 non-food items) at a total of 18 different retail outlets in the Shatin district include: The items were found with...
- 2008.06.18
Council rolls out bi-weekly price survey to counter inflation -Mongkok
Highlights of the latest bi-weekly price survey, released today (June 18) and conducted on a basket of 15 commodities at 19 different retail outlets in the Mongkok district include: The items were found with price differences ranging from 7.9% to...
- 2008.06.16
An update on the BPA safety issue for the concerned consumers -CHOICE # 380 (June 16,
The possible presence of BPA (Bisphenol A) in cans is yet another reason why fresh food is preferable to canned food in the interest of health. BPA is a chemical used in the production of the resins that coat the inside of some food cans; this...
- 2008.06.16
Beware of traps in mobile data charges - CHOICE # 380 (June 16,2008
Disputes between users and network operators over charges of mobile phone data service are on the rise. In the first 5 months of this year, the Consumer Council has received a total of 143 cases of consumer complaints relating to mobile data...
- 2008.06.16
CHOICE # 380
Use digital TV set-top box with due caution to ensure safety Beware of traps in mobile data charges Cooker hood to suit your kitchen, stove and budget, and your health too An update on the BPA safety issue for the concerned consumers ...
- 2008.06.16
Cooker hood to suit your kitchen, stove and budget, and your healthtoo - CHOICE # 380 (June 16,
Choosing a cooker hood that suits your kitchen, cooking stove and budget is no easy task for any housewife. But a cooker hood has assumed greater importance as never before in the light of medical studies that implicated domestic exposure to cooking...
- 2008.06.16
Council concerned over rising incidence on slimming product abuse -CHOICE # 380
Weight conscious consumers are cautioned about the serious health hazard in the recent rising incidence of slimming drug abuse. Up to today, in this month (June) alone, the Department of Health (DH) has issued altogether 3 notices urging the public...
- 2008.06.16
Use digital TV set-top box with due caution to ensure safety -CHOICE # 380
In collaboration with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), the Consumer Council has released a test report on the safety of this new addition of household electrical appliance. This followed public concern that some of the models...