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- 2022.03.15
Over 60% Electric Grills Posed Safety Risks 1 with Potential Fire Hazard Beware of Health Impacts of Indoor Cooking Fumes
Indoor grilling has become a widely popular cooking trend in recent years, and especially so during the pandemic as citizens have been cooking more and dining out less. One simply needs to prepare the ingredients, plug in the electric grill to enjoy...
- 2022.03.15
Over 75% Stress-relieving Toys Fail to Meet Safety Standards Loose Parts and Potential Carcinogens Pose Serious Risks 1 Contained Carcinogenic Phthalate Exceeding Standard Levels By 250 Times
Under the pandemic, children have less chance to enjoying the fun of playing outdoors. Instead, they need to stay home for long periods, adding pressure to their learning and development. In such times, toys become their most common playmates which...
- 2022.03.15
Price of Private Columbarium Niches Could Vary by Almost 12 Times Pay Heed to the Legality and Self-arranged Procedures of Columbarium Niches Outside Hong Kong
Land in Hong Kong is scarce and expensive, not only for the living, but also for the deceased. While property prices in Hong Kong are the highest in the world, demand for columbarium facilities has also outstripped supply, with private columbarium...
- 2022.03.15
Surge in Livestreaming e-Commerce and Online Clearance Sales Traps Amid the Pandemic No Recourse for Payments Made to Personal Bank Accounts
Under the pandemic, the public has become accustomed to “shopping from home”, fuelling the prevalence of online shopping under the new normal. Many online shopping platforms have grasped the opportunity to create viral buying trends through...
- 2022.03.15
Using Nasal Spray to Cure Allergic Rhinitis May Not Fit Everyone Indiscriminate Purchase and Use Can Lead to Severe Consequences
Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as “hay fever”, is one of the common urban diseases that has deeply disturbed the lives of many Hong Kong people. Patients inhaling or in contact with allergens will induce nasal allergic symptoms, such as runny...
- 2022.02.15
Be Wary of Medical Centres and Beauty Parlours Exaggerating The Severity of Warts and Efficacy of Curative Treatments Misbelieving Insurance Claims May Bring Financial Loss
The pursuit of beauty is part of human nature. Many consumers wish to maintain flawless skin by removing warts and facial blemishes through medical beauty treatments. Taking advantage of consumers’ inadequate knowledge about warts, some medical...
- 2022.02.15
Huge Price Discrepancies in IELTS Preparation Courses Avoid Hasty Decision but Pay Heed to the Terms and Conditions of “Guaranteed Results” and “Free Trial Class”
IELTS is one of the most recognised English language proficiency tests, the results of which may be helpful for job seeking and further studies in Hong Kong, or for staying, working or pursuing higher education in countries where English is the...
- 2022.02.15
Local Domestic Helpers Are Not “All-Purpose” Always Clarify the Service Scopes, and Arrangements, Rights and Responsibilities of All Parties Under the Pandemic
Hong Kong people have a hectic schedule. Together with the shortage of foreign domestic helpers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families may choose to hire local domestic helpers to meet their urgent needs on housekeeping. The Consumer Council...