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- 2005.11.15
Excessive weight loss in slimming is potentially life threatening - CHOICE # 349
The slimming obsession, fuelled by a steady menu of advertisements in the mass media, is largely to blame for the growing problem of eating disorders. In the light of its survey on the slimming treatment industry, the Consumer Council has expanded...
- 2005.11.15
Latest test results on digital camcorders - CHOICE # 349
Included in this issue is a test report on 26 digital camcorders under 7 brands with retail prices ranging from $3,480 to $9,990. Using Mini DV tape, DVD disc or memory card as storage media, most models are very portable and compact in size,...
- 2005.11.15
Low-cost electric heaters are not necessarily of an inferior safety - CHOICE # 349
Are lowly-priced inexpensive electric heaters a sensible choice for household use? The overriding concern is with their safety. To assess their safety, the Consumer Council has put to test 12 models of electric heaters, ranging in price from just $99...
- 2005.11.15
Survey uncovers abundance of myths in slimming treatment products and programmes - CHOICE # 349
A Consumer Council survey on the booming slimming treatment industry has uncovered an abundance of highly dubious claims of efficacy in weight loss. The Council is concerned that, though lacking in scientific proof, such myths are irresistibly...
- 2005.11.15
Unregistered pesticide active ingredient detected in eleven mosquito coil samples - CHOICE # 349
The Consumer Council has warned against the use of 11 models of mosquito coils due to their potential health hazard to users. This followed a joint test of the Council and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) on 19 samples of...
- 2005.10.14
Beware of bogus health talks that target on the elderly - CHOICE #348
The elderly are vulnerable not only from hazardous products but from aggressive sales practices that target solely on them. In the first 9 months of this year, the Consumer Council has received 18 complaints, involving some $90,000, about such sales...
- 2005.10.14
CHOICE # 348
Flammability test on wearing apparel : be aware of what you wear More on home safety - beware of burn and scald accidents Beware of bogus health talks that target on the elderly Substantial variations in rating of safety and ease of use of child car...
- 2005.10.14
Flammability test on wearing apparel: be aware of what you wear -CHOICE # 348
Probably the last thing one notices in clothing is its flammability performance. But the potential risk of clothing fire is far too serious to be taken lightly. To heighten consumer awareness of this hazard, the Consumer Council has conducted a...