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- 2005.06.15
In search of toilet papers of quality and value for money - CHOICE# 344
What do consumers look for in toilet papers - strength, absorbency, softness or cleanliness? The Consumer Council has put to test 26 toilet papers to assess these various product attributes to assist consumers in their choice. Uppermost in the mind...
- 2005.06.15
The clue to choosing a sunscreen product is in its labeling as shown in Council survey - CHOICE # 344
Misleading labels and claims on some of the sunscreen products in the market have come under the scrutiny of the Consumer Council. This followed a survey of sunscreen products, on the transparency and accuracy of labeling (product claims and usage...
- 2005.06.15
The truth behind organic food labels - CHOICE # 344
Slowly but surely organic foods are making their way into the market. In what ways are they different, and are they worth the extra price to pay? The Consumer Council has produced a comprehensive report on this topic of growing consumer interest, and...
- 2005.05.14
CHOICE # 343
Council unveils findings of latest supermarket price survey Hair removal products: hairless but not painless Concern raised over effectiveness of ultrasonic devices against mosquitoes Valuable guidance for the would-be DVD/CD Shoppers Consumer alert...
- 2005.05.14
Concern raised over effectiveness of ultrasonic devices against mosquitoes - CHOICE # 343
Are ultrasonic mosquito repellent devices as effective as their manufacturers claim? The Consumer Council has probed into the claims made by manufacturers of these devices that they can repel biting mosquitoes effectively. These products are designed...
- 2005.05.14
Council unveils findings of latest supermarket price survey -CHOICE # 343
The aggregate average price of a basket of 180 items of commodities sold in supermarkets fell by a slight 0.2% in 2004, closely in line with the Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 0.4% for the year. This price drop was shown conclusively in the...
- 2005.05.14
Hair removal products: hairless but not painless - CHOICE # 343
Getting rid of unwanted hair for the women is probably just as arduous and painful a task as having it put back for the balding men. But fortunately for the former, there are proven hair removal products aplenty on the market to help you perform the...
- 2005.05.14
Valuable guidance for the would-be DVD/CD Shoppers - CHOICE # 343
There is more to it than meets the eye. That is clearly the case with shopping for blank new DVD discs. The Consumer Council has released the results of a test that promises to help solve consumer disappointment that a seemingly flawless DVD may...