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- 2007.12.14
CHOICE # 374
Council uncovers high failure rate in optical precision of lenses for spectacles Fire hazard warning on unbranded Christmas decorative light chains Council calls for adequate warning label for the protection of people with G6PD deficiency ...
- 2007.12.14
Council calls for adequate warning label for the protection ofpeople with G6PD deficiency - CHOICE # 374
Children and people with G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) deficiency are at grave risk of exposure to naphthalene commonly found in insect repellent products that may trigger severe massive haemolysis. The Consumer Council has issued an...
- 2007.12.14
Council uncovers high failure rate in optical precision of lensesfor spectacles - CHOICE # 374
The perfect vision is unjustifiably denied to many a spectacle wearer - .because of the problem with the optical precision in the manufacture of the lenses. This stunning revelation was brought to light in a survey of the Consumer Council on a total...
- 2007.12.14
Fire hazard warning on unbranded Christmas decorative light chains- CHOICE # 374
With the yuletide season just around the corner, consumers are warned to steer clear of Christmas decorative lights that are sold without any information on brandname or agent or both. This timely warning followed a Consumer Council test to...
- 2007.12.10
Consumer Council supports a mandatory nutrition labelling regime
PDFversion The Consumer Council today (December 10) reiterated its support of a mandatory nutrition labelling regime that promotes informed consumer choice of prepackaged food products for better public health. It is, therefore, strongly supportive...
- 2007.11.14
CHOICE # 373
Council uncovers widespread trade practice of foisting off snake and lizard meat as crocodile meat Council exposes myths in beauty treatment of double eyelids Wilful conversion of headlamps is of rising road safety concern Consumer advice in...
- 2007.11.14
Consumer advice in the face of inflation driving food prices up -CHOICE # 373
Consumers are facing significantly increased prices and reduced promotional discounts in the purchase of daily foods. Concerned over the escalating rate of inflation, the Consumer Council has recently surveyed the market to assess the inflationary...
- 2007.11.14
Council exposes myths in beauty treatment of double eyelids -CHOICE # 373
The Consumer Council is continuing its vigilance on dubious advertising claims on beauty treatment services. The latest claims brought to light concern double eyelids. In the opinion of the experts, such claims are based on mere myths. Myth number...