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- 1998.12.30
The Consumer Council has identified a number of major issues of concern arising out of the Swallow Garden incident.
The Consumer Council has identified a number of major issues of concern arising out of the Swallow Garden incident. First, it demonstrates that the level of consumer protection for property under the New Territories Small House Policy ("Small House...
- 1998.12.23
Shell's Fuel Product Price Reduction
The Consumer Council welcomes the announcement made by Shell today on the price reductions for unleaded petrol, diesel and kerosene, effective from mid-night 24 December 1998, following reductions in import prices. The Council trusts that all oil...
- 1998.12.18
Response to Hong Kong Banking Sector Consultancy Study
Based on the information publicly available at this stage, the Consumer Council generally welcomes the range of recommendations in the Hong Kong Banking Sector Consultancy Study commissioned by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. In particular the...
- 1998.12.15
CHOICE # 266
Banks vary in practice and disclosure of information related to fees and charges on low-balance and inactive accounts If you are a small depositor with a low balance bank account. Or, if you have left your bank account inactive for a period of time....
- 1998.12.03
World consumer leaders call on the international community, to step up their efforts at addressing the growing global economic crisis.
The following is issued on behalf of the Consumers International, a federation of consumer organisations dedicated to the protection and promotion of consumer interests worldwide. The press released is sent out internationally at a press conference...
- 1998.11.16
CHOICE # 265
Survey reveals serious lack of adequate safety labelling on hazardous household chemicals Many hazardous household chemicals, such as thinners and bleaches, drainers and strong acids, are being sold without adequate safety labelling to safeguard...
- 1998.11.13
The Body Shop is strongly urged to immediately institute a product recall with full refund following the withdrawal from sales of its hemp products suspected to be in breach of the law.
The Body Shop is strongly urged to immediately institute a product recall with full refund following the withdrawal from sales of its hemp products suspected to be in breach of the law. The Consumer Council believes that positive steps should be...
- 1998.11.06
The KPS incident has demonstrated beyond doubt the need for effective prevention measures to protect consumers against loss in the event of a default by business accepting consumer prepayments.
The KPS incident has demonstrated beyond doubt the need for effective prevention measures to protect consumers against loss in the event of a default by business accepting consumer prepayments. The Consumer Council has long been concerned over the...