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- 2004.08.16
Council cautions on contamination of hot and cold water dispensers- CHOICE # 334
Hot and cold water dispensers are virtually ubiquitous in the office - and increasingly at home. Are these dispensers as hygienic as they are convenient in the delivery of drinking water? To assess the extent of the potential problem, the Consumer...
- 2004.08.16
Safety improvement shown up in annual test on child car seats -CHOICE # 334
The safety and ease of use of child car seats have improved generally although there are some models which could not stand up to a frontal impact in a car crash, according to the latest test of the Consumer Council. Three of the models tested this...
- 2004.08.16
Tips for "1 card 2 numbers" mobile phone users amidst disputes overcharges - CHOICE # 334
Are mobile phone users with two phone numbers in one single SIM c...
- 2004.08.16
Vegetarian food that comes with artificial colors and preservatives - CHOICE # 334
Vegetarian food and in particular vegetarian meat may contain a variety of food additives - artificial colours and preservatives to name but the most common. Out of concern for the habitual vegetarians and the type and quantity of such food additives...
- 2004.08.04
The beauty industry has undertaken to initiate a Code of Practicein a concerted effort to enhance self-regulation and strengthen consumer confidence
The beauty industry has undertaken to initiate a Code of Practice in a concerted effort to enhance self-regulation and strengthen consumer confidence. The industry initiative was announced today (August 4) at a joint press conference of the Consumer...
- 2004.08.04
嚴正聲明－澄清有個別人士將本會的食物容器報告斷章取義
嚴正聲明 澄清有個別人士將本會的食物容器報告斷章取義 本會獲悉部分學校及機構近日收到中英文函件各一，指稱紙製飯盒和塑料飯盒有問題。...
- 2004.07.15
A simple 6-point guide to beat substandard food products - CHOICE #333
In light of the recent public concern over substandard food products, the Consumer Council has reviewed the problem and issued a comprehensive six-point guide for consumers to guard against the risk of food poisoning and counterfeit foodstuffs....
- 2004.07.15
Be wary of fitness centre traps - CHOICE # 333
Consumer complaints against physical fitness centres have risen significantly in the first half of this year. Between January and June 2004, the Consumer Council received a total of 143 cases compared with 195 in 2003 and 159 in 2002. Here are some...