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- 2006.09.15
Expenditures on school textbooks up an average of 3.7% - 5.2% - CHOICE # 359
A new school year has begun, bringing to a halt the annual frantic buying of school textbooks. This year, parents with children in primary schools had to bear, on average, a 5.2% increase, or $1,894 in textbook expenditures. Parents of secondary...
- 2006.09.15
In search of quality honey - CHOICE # 359
With public concern over antibiotic residues in honey still lingering, the Consumer Council has released its test results on 34 samples to assist consumers in their choice for quality honey. The test is the first the Council has conducted jointly...
- 2006.09.15
Safety alert raised on two models of computer power supply - CHOICE # 359
The safety of power supplies to computers at home has come under scrutiny in the wake of recent fire accidents involving faulty computer battery. With safety as the main concern, the Consumer Council has undertaken a test of 20 models of computer...
- 2006.09.15
Sponsored TV programmes on slimming are not covered by advertising code - CHOICE # 359
Should Hong Kong review its regulation of misleading TV advertising on medicines and medical equipments, weight loss, breast enlargement and body lengthening products? The question arose in light of a temporary ban on such TV advertising across the...
- 2006.09.07
A taste of honey - but some tinged with antibiotic residues
Honey has a reputation for health. So, to the honey fans, the revelation of antibiotic residues in this product, its health hazard however small, is of no less concern. The Consumer Council has initiated a test on 34 samples of honey and found 6...
- 2006.08.15
Bottled green tea drinks assessed for tea and sugar contents -CHOICE # 358
Are bottled green tea drinks just another innovation in soft drinks? Or is there more to it than meets the eye? In the wake of recent reports from the mainland that some bottled tea beverages contained less than 1/30 of the standard required of an...
- 2006.08.15
CHOICE # 358
Survey unveils what lurk behind free gifts and reward schemes to credit cardholders Bottled green tea drinks assessed for tea and sugar contents Test shows rechargeable batteries to fall short in capacity Massage is not for everybody and be on alert...
- 2006.08.15
Dishonest sales pitch leads to upsurge in complaints on pay TV services - CHOICE # 358
What has the forthcoming digital terrestrial TV service in common with the current pay TV service? The answer is: they are two entirely different services, each having its own mode of operation. The latest development of TV services has brought more...