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- 2003.07.01
Consumer Council Submission on Intention by Government to Review Institutional Set-up of the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance(OCI)
INTRODUCTION The Council notes that the current proposal by the Government is to consider transforming the OCI into an independent regulatory agency, i.e. independent of the Government, in order to achieve the following: To be in line with...
- 2003.07.01
Consumer Council Submission on the Proposal to Empower the Securities and Futures Commission to Initiate Derivative Actions
INTRODUCTION This paper provides the Consumer Council's views on a consultation paper on the proposal to empower the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to initiate derivative actions. The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) invited...
- 2003.06.14
CHOICE # 320
6 models of television sets have been found not to be in full compliance with the new fire safety requirement in flammability This was highlighted in a report published by the Consumer Council on a safety test conducted by the Electrical and...
- 2003.05.15
CHOICE # 319
Latest test shows diminishing amount of GM ingredients in chips and instant noodles The quantity of genetically modified (GM) ingredients in instant noodles and chips, both favourites of the young and old alike, are seemingly on the wane. The...
- 2003.04.16
In view of the enquiries from consumers with regard to the use ofactivated carbon facemasks received today, the Consumer Councilwishes to offer the additional information
In view of the enquiries from consumers with regard to the use of activated carbon facemasks received today (April 16), the Consumer Council wishes to offer the following additional information: First and foremost, in accordance with medical opinion,...
- 2003.04.15
CHOICE # 318
Monitoring the consumption of caffeinein our daily beverages Caffeine is gently finding its way into our body through a diversity of beverages that are within easy reach in supermarkets and stores, and vending machines. The Consumer Council, in...
- 2003.03.25
Consumers have hit out at unscrupulous retailers for taking advantage of the surging demand for masks to raise the prices excessively.
Consumers have hit out at unscrupulous retailers for taking advantage of the surging demand for masks to raise the prices excessively. The Consumer Council has received many calls - 28 complaints and 17 enquiries for advice - from consumers...
- 2003.03.14
CHOICE # 317
Privately-operated night outpatient services- an alternative to public emergency ward services Private hospitals and medical centres are competing for a growing share of the night outpatient services. They are providing a veritable alternative to...