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- 2021.06.15
Huge Discrepancies in Costs and Delivery Time of Consolidated Shipping Services Beware of the Catch in Shipping Cost Calculation and Claiming Compensations
As online shopping has become the new normal recently, consumers flocked to overseas websites to purchase their favourite products. Consolidated delivery services thus emerged to cater for the shipping need to Hong Kong. Service providers also...
- 2021.06.15
Nearly Half of Antiperspirants Exhibited Unsatisfactory Efficacy Beware of Residual Stains on Clothes to Avoid Embarrassment
The hot summers in Hong Kong often leave people drenched in sweat. Many people, therefore, use antiperspirants and deodorants to reduce perspiration or body odour. The Consumer Council tested 11 antiperspirants and deodorants and the results showed...
- 2021.05.31
Consumer Council supports the Government’s vaccination leave arrangement
The Consumer Council announced today (31 May) that, in response to the Government’s vaccination leave arrangement for government employees, the Council would introduce vaccination leave for all Council full-time employees, including staff on...
- 2021.05.17
5G Network Not Up to Expected Speed Service Providers Urged to Improve Unclear Sales Information and Poor Service Brought More Dissatisfaction
In the wake of technological development, the fifth generation (5G) mobile technology has significantly boosted data transmission speed. Since last year, many telecommunication service providers had started to introduce 5G service plans. However,...
- 2021.05.17
Cheese Generally High in Protein and Calcium 90% of Samples Also Found to be “High-fat” or “High-sodium” Beware of Consumption Amount to Avoid Health Risks
Cheese is a nutritious delicacy which has been regarded as a rich source of protein and calcium. Cheese tasting is also a kind of culinary experience in its own right. Besides the most common processed cheese, a wide variety of specialty cheeses has...
- 2021.05.17
Over 50% Children’s Art Supplies Found to Release Toxic Metal Substances 7 Tested Crayon Models Contain PAHs Posing Safety River 50% Children’s Art Supplies Found to Release Toxic Metal Substances 7 Tested Crayon Models Contain PAHs Posing Safety Risks
Colourful crayons and fingerpaints are common art materials for children. When they are drawing or painting, they may rub their eyes or face with their hands smeared with paints, or may even ingest the paints by mistake, increasing the risk of...
- 2021.05.17
Quotations for Pet Relocation Services Lack Specificity Demand Clear Pricing and Conditions to Avoid Overbudget
Keeping a pet is a lifelong commitment. Pet owners who are planning to emigrate may wish to move with their pets. Many families consider subscribing to pet relocation services to meet the regulation and required procedures of different markets, and...
- 2021.05.17
‘Bankruptcy/Divorce Consultancies’ Not Equal to Professional Legal Services Think Twice before Engaging to Avoid Potential Risks
‘Into each life some rain must fall.’ It is not uncommon for individuals to be hit by financial difficulties during this economic downturn, and the worst-case scenario would be ending up in bankruptcy. In the case of marriage, the most...