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- 2007.02.15
Trans Fats - CHOICE # 364
Consumers are facing a rising health concern over trans fats whic...
- 2007.02.14
Results of Top 10 Consumer News unveiled
The public have voted their Top 10 Consumer News of the Year of the Dog. Top on a list of 20 news stories of the year is, not surprisingly, related closely to the public health - the ban on cigarette smoking in all restaurants. A total of 2,525 out...
- 2007.02.06
Consumer Council Submission Government discussion document Promoting Competition - Maintaining our Economic Drive
The Consumer Council has reaffirmed its position on the need for a cross-sector competition law in Hong Kong. The Council commends the Government's decision to consult the public on this issue crucial to economic and consumer well-being. The...
- 2007.01.16
Body Piercing - CHOICE # 363
Is body piercing worth the health risks associated with this growing popular fad? This concern was raised in a Consumer Council report on body piercing popular among teenagers and young adults these days. To them, body piercing may be just a way of...
- 2007.01.16
Home Security and Door Locks - CHOICE # 363
There is no question that doors should be locked securely when you leave home. But over-reliance on one single door lock, no matter how good quality it claims, is not advisable. For, sadly, it seems that the perfect lock simply does not exist. This...
- 2007.01.16
Music Download - CHOICE # 363
The music industry is urged to design and introduce a standard marking to help consumers differentiate between legal and unauthorized music downloads. The Government is currently consulting the public on the proposed amendment of the copyright law....
- 2007.01.16
Press Releases
Body Piercing Wedding Planning Services Home Security and Door Locks Warm Pads Music Download Chairing the press conference today (January 16) on the publication of CHOICE issue number 363 is Mr. Larry KWOK, Chairman of Publicity and...
- 2007.01.16
Warm Pads - CHOICE # 363
Warm pads of all descriptions seem to be accident-prone. As the cold weather sets in, consumers are urged to use them with care and caution. Cited in a survey report of the Consumer Council were some of the accidents that these products could pose to...