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- 2022.01.17
Pay Heed to the Amount and Frequency in Enjoying Coffee Be Mindful of Caffeine Addiction and the Risks of Genotoxic Carcinogenic Acrylamide Intake
Coffee, being an energy-booster for many office workers, also represents a lifestyle choice to enjoy a timeout from the hustle and bustle. The Consumer Council tested 49 different types of coffee products in the market and found that genotoxic...
- 2022.01.17
Product Price Rise Recorded for 4 Major Supermarkets Canned Foods and Infant Products Showed Steepest Price Differences Across Supermarkets Shop Smart and Save Big with Consumer Council’s Online Price Watch While Social Distancing at Home
COVID-19 has ravaged the world and the pandemic situation continues to fluctuate, throwing global logistics and the supply chain into disarray, and consequently driving up product prices. As Hong Kong citizens spend more time social distancing at...
- 2022.01.05
Consumer Council Promotes Elderly Consumer Rights with Brand New Pilot Educator Scheme for Senior Citizens and Elderly Hotline Imparting Wisdom, Resolving Problems — A Dual Strategy to Boost Consumer Confidence
As population ageing has become a global trend, an age-friendly marketplace coupled with protection of consumer rights for the elderly have become ever more important. The Consumer Council published the “Risk or Opportunity - A Study on Building an...
- 2021.12.15
Annualised Percentage Rates of Credit Card Loans Could Be as High as 48% Beware of Small Debts Snowballing into Heavy Debts
With a credit card on hand, users can shop conveniently and enjoy different merchant offers, and some may even use it for emergency cash flow. However, a survey conducted by the Consumer Council found that the annualised percentage rates (APR) of...
- 2021.12.15
Close to 50% Users Stockpiled Unused Skincare for Beyond a Year Easily Causing Wastage Equally Unwise to Purchase Full Product Range Based on Brand Hype
As the saying goes, “Skincare is an important part of self-care”. Many ladies are willing to invest in skincare for a glowing complexion and smooth, wrinkle-free skin, and some might even swear by certain beauty brands. However, the actual...
- 2021.12.15
Frequent Consumption of Ham and Turkey Slices Could Lead to High-sodium and Carcinogenic Pitfalls Preservatives Found in All Samples Eat Less Processed Meat to Stay Healthy
Instant noodles with ham and egg, and sliced turkey sandwiches are popular breakfast and lunch options for Hong Kong people. However, the Consumer Council tested 23 ham and 7 turkey slice samples and found that despite over 95% (29 samples)...
- 2021.12.15
Functional Jacket Test: Satisfactory Waterproof Efficacy But Breathability and Durability Vastly Vary Pay Attention to Design Details and Choose the Right Seasonal Style
A functional jacket that is windproof, rainproof, breathable and comfortable to wear is indispensable against unstable weather or sudden heavy thunderstorms. The Consumer Council jointly tested 16 functional jackets with several European consumer...
- 2021.12.15
Misleading and High-pressure Sales Tactics Employed by Unscrupulous Medical Centres to Peddle Health Check Services Industry Urged to Exercise Self-discipline and Sanction Bad Apples to Interdict the Malpractices
As consumers have become more willing to spend on healthcare services, many corporate-owned “one-stop” medical centres have burgeoned in the market, touting their extensive medical network; professional medical equipment and personnel; and...