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- 2007.08.15
Dehumidifying agents that effectively keep the moisture away -CHOICE # 370
A Consumer Council test has shown dehumidifying agents with calcium chloride to be more effective in moisture absorbency. They were found to fare better in dehumidifying capacity in comparison to those containing silica gel, bamboo charcoal or...
- 2007.08.15
Everything you need to know about ABS and FFS - CHOICE # 370
What is equally important, other than the fees and charges in investment cost, in the selection of a MPF scheme? Its performance, naturally, which will ultimately determine the size of the payout one will receive on retirement. The Consumer Council,...
- 2007.08.15
Test shows blood glucose meters to be largely satisfactory andreliable - CHOICE # 370
Blood glucose meters are as important a monitoring aid to diabetic patients as blood pressure meters are to those with hypertension. Their accuracy and consistency are the top-priority concern of patients whose health depends on it to regularly...
- 2007.08.15
Two mascaras found in excess of safety standard on microbialcontent - CHOICE # 370
Imagine, invisible to the naked eyes, tens of thousands of micro-organisms are crawling in the mascara you use to apply on your eyelashes. This is not just a figment of your imagination. In a Consumer Council test on 40 mascara samples, two...
- 2007.07.16
CHOICE # 369
Wide variations in fees and charges of MPF funds Where's the fr...
- 2007.07.16
Health hazard advice relating to TV game consoles - CHOICE # 369
Playing tennis on a new-generation TV game console over a prolonged period of time may give you "tennis elbow" due to muscle overstrain and fatigue. For some individuals, the strong repetitive flashing and flickering lights during the game may even...
- 2007.07.16
School textbook prices up 5% - 6.8% this year - CHOICE # 369
School textbooks have continued their rising price spiral this year. Compared with last year, prices of textbooks for the primary (P1 to P6) and secondary (F1 to F7) sectors went up by an average of 6.8% and 5% respectively. This was unveiled in...
- 2007.07.16
Timely reminder on hazards of electric fans misuse - CHOICE # 369
The Consumer Council has issued a fire hazard warning on misuse of electric fans during the hot summer. Incorrect and improper use of electric fans can pose severe risk of fire. The incidence of fire accidents involving electric fans is relatively...