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- 2005.08.15
A word of caution on use of over-the-counter tooth whitening products - CHOICE # 346
Is DIY tooth whitening safe? As over-the-counter tooth whitening products become widely available, beauty conscious consumers are naturally concerned about the safety of these products. In this August issue of CHOICE, it was reported that tooth...
- 2005.08.15
CHOICE # 346
Effectiveness of health foods is not a matter of concern to some users A word of caution on use of over-the-counter tooth whitening products Inkjet vs laser: in contest for consumer choice The secret to sparkling clean dishwashing by automatic washer...
- 2005.08.15
Effectiveness of health foods is not a matter of concern to some users - CHOICE # 346
A Consumer Council survey has revealed that some one-fifth of consumers taking health foods have little or no concern over the effectiveness of the products. And an overwhelming majority of consumers apparently in good health are taking health foods...
- 2005.08.15
Inkjet vs laser: in contest for consumer choice - CHOICE # 346
The race is on between the inkjet printers and laser printers. For years, inkjet printers seem to enjoy a competitive edge in the home printer market over their laser counterparts because of low selling price and good printing quality. But this may...
- 2005.08.15
Safety first in use of fuel-saving cooking devices - CHOICE # 346
Accidents involving pressure cookers are not uncommon these days both in Hong Kong and the mainland. In addition, recently a vacuum cooker was involved in a scalding accident, too. These cooking devices both have the distinct advantage of fuel...
- 2005.08.15
The secret to sparkling clean dishwashing by automatic washer -CHOICE # 346
What is the secret to have greasy soiled dishes washed sparkling clean automatically? An automatic dishwasher holds, however, only half the answer. The Consumer Council's attention was drawn to a case in which the complainant found the dishes cleaned...
- 2005.08.04
Western drug ingredient uncovered in two slimming herbal healthfoods (August 04, 2005)
The Consumer Council today (August 4) issued a severe warning on the consumption of two slimming health food products purportedly made of only herbal ingredients. In a test on health food products commonly available to consumers in the market, the...
- 2005.07.15
CHOICE # 345
Leakage: the grim reality condom users have to face Timely survey on public liability insurance cover School textbooks in renewed price spiral Test shows refrigerators in non-compliance of latest safety standard Safety concern over toothpaste and...