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- 2004.04.15
Advice on hassle-free overseas removal service - CHOICE # 330
For most people house moving is a veritable headache. Moving abroad only compounds the problem. The good news, however, is that consumer complaints against overseas removal service are down from 32 in 2002 to 27 in 2003, and 6 in the first quarter of...
- 2004.04.15
Council concerned over low level of awareness of WLAN security - CHOICE # 330
The switch to wireless Internet access is fast on the rise with household users. As more consumers are drawn to wireless Internet application, the Consumer Council is concerned that few are in fact aware of the inherent security vulnerability of WLAN...
- 2004.04.15
Council test reveals unsafe mobile phone batteries on the market - CHOICE # 330
The Consumer Council has found unsafe mobile phone batteries on the market in Hong Kong. This followed a second round of test on a new batch of batteries which were bought mainly from shops other than the authorized dealers. The Council has been...
- 2004.04.15
Guidance on domestic helper insurance plans to give you peace of mind - CHOICE # 330
It makes good sense to take out an insurance policy for your domestic helpers, both foreign and local (including part-timers). This is in fact required by law. But, more importantly, make sure you are adequately protected against what liabilities...
- 2004.04.15
Slimmers at risk of insufficient calcium intake for bone health - CHOICE # 330
Severe dieting as a means to slimming may adversely affect calcium intake. Consumers are cautioned that if they only reduce the amount of food they eat to achieve slimming, they may run the risk of taking inadequate amount of calcium. The potentially...
- 2004.03.15
Beware of cheap credit that turns into crushing debt - CHOICE # 329
Are credit cards with low interest offers the solution to relieving the debt burden? The Consumer Council has surveyed the emerging market for credit cards with new features of personalised interest rate, interest-tiering, balance transfer, and...
- 2004.03.15
Consumers cautioned on fire risk vulnerability of mosquito traps - CHOICE # 329
Mosquito traps that exterminate the insects to prevent the spread of dengue fever, could in some instances be vulnerable to fire risk. Mosquito traps should therefore be used carefully, especially when they are left unattended. A Consumer Council...
- 2004.03.15
Levels of 3-MCPD continue to decrease - CHOICE # 329
Condiments and sauces are often the indispensable secret recipes of many an accomplished cook. But are they free of harmful chemical contamination? The Consumer Council in collaboration with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) have...