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- 1997.04.23
Unwary consumers are still falling victim to the bait-and-switch sales tactics commonly adopted by dishonest electrical appliance shops.
Unwary consumers are still falling victim to the bait-and-switch sales tactics commonly adopted by dishonest electrical appliance shops. In a renewed effort to alert the public to such practices, the Consumer Council today named an electrical...
- 1997.04.15
CHOICE # 246
Watch out for eye drops that contain steroids. Eye drops with steroids should only be used under the guidance of a physician Abusive use of eye drops with steroids, over a prolonged period of time, could lead to serious consequences, the Consumer...
- 1997.03.14
CHOICE # 245
The Consumer Council today issued a severe warning to consumers on a dangerous piece of product marketed as "energy saving" wire net for gas burner. In a test, it was found that the use of the wire net when placed under the stove pan support spikes...
- 1997.02.14
CHOICE # 244
Study on optometrist's service quality Life-saving devices may not be reliable as they claim "Sugar-free" products increase blood glucose Warning on thermal food containers fillted with inner-glass blub Banks and finance companies failed to reveal...
- 1997.01.15
CHOICE # 243
Tips on buying Chinese dried seafood Facts about so-called high-nutrition eggs Test on Advanced Photo System (APS) Statory plans help to clarify land use No shortcut to slimming Better protection requested for users of multi-purpose stored-valued...
- 1996.12.16
CHOICE # 242
Reliability of condoms concerned Facts about CPU Toxic substances found in over-heated cup noodle container Some "Zisha" (Chinese ceramic) tea cup samples contain excessive lead content How to choose alarm system for elderly or disabled ? Some...
- 1996.12.03
Press Releases
The recommended rate of increase for motor insurance premiums clearly demonstrates the need for adopting the proposals in the Consumer Council report on competition. The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has announced a 50 percent increase in third...
- 1996.11.15
CHOICE # 241
How to choose a personal computer ? Complaints on Internet charges & charges Heavy metals detected in dried oysters Down quilts deviate from label claims How can Hong Kong be benefited from competition laws ? Children in risks of suffocation by...