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- 2020.11.03
Consumer Council Launched the Brand New “Oil Price Watch” Enhance Information Transparency on Auto-fuel and Diesel Prices to Enable Smart Pricing Comparison
The Consumer Council has been monitoring the auto-fuel prices in Hong Kong since its establishment. Apart from issuing a number of market study and analysis reports over the years, the Council has also been publicising the auto-fuel retail prices and...
- 2020.10.15
Nearly 20% of Popular Dried Spices Contain Carcinogenic Aflatoxins Producers Urged to Improve to Safeguard Consumer Health
Dining out has become less common during the pandemic and instead, people spend more time cooking at home. While food ingredients remain more or less the same, the addition of dried spices could enhance the colour, aroma and taste of the dishes. The...
- 2020.10.15
Nutrition Service - Rational Consumption Based on Needs Qualifications of Service Providers Have to be Verified
Although Hong Kong has the longest life expectancy in the world, people with chronic illnesses gets younger, and the “three highs” are no longer confined to the elderly. In recent years, many service providers offered consultation services on...
- 2020.10.15
Over 80% of Sunscreen Performed Below their Labelled Efficacy Increase the Risks of Skin Darkening, Sunburn or Even Skin Cancer
The use of effective sunscreen can reduce the harm caused to the skin by ultraviolet rays (UV) and slow down skin aging. The Consumer Council tested 30 models of sunscreen for daily use and over 80% of them were found to perform below their...
- 2020.10.15
Trust Misplaced in Pet Relocation Services Puts Animals’ Lives at Risk Choose Pet Services Carefully to Prevent Animals from Suffering
Emigration of Hong Kong people has been on the rise in recent years and this has led to the emergence of pet relocation services. The Consumer Council has received complaints on pet relocation service. A complainant has paid more than $10,000 to...
- 2020.10.15
“Thickness” or “Thinness” of Condoms Could Differ More Than 4 Times Manufacturers are Urged to Improve Ambiguous Product Claims and Labelling
Proper use of condoms is not only for contraception but can also ...
- 2020.09.15
Non-surgical Breast Enhancement Treatments Lack Medical Proof Trial Offer Might Turn into a Huge Consumption Trap
In recent years, many women who are eager to pursue beauty would splash out a lot of money to get slim or increase breast size, hoping to shape up their bodies. Many breast enhancement services attract customers by claiming that neither injection nor...
- 2020.09.15
Prudently Choose Dashcam with High Picture Quality to Avoid Rendering the Device Useless Beware of Law Violation when Installing a Dashcam with a Display Unit
Many drivers install dashboard cameras, commonly called dashcams, in their cars to record the surroundings as the recorded footage may help establish the facts and clarify the liabilities in the event of a crime or a traffic accident. The Consumer...