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- 2020.09.15
Sweeter than Sweet! Beware of Health Risks! Even with Sweeteners Added, 40% of Sweetened Beverages Contained Free Sugar Content Reaching Half of the Recommended Daily Intake
Health-conscious consumers with sweet tooth would opt for “zero sugar” or “low sugar” beverages in the belief that they are healthier choice for less sugar intake. The Consumer Council has tested 51 pre-packaged sweetened beverage samples and...
- 2020.09.15
Wearable Air Purifiers Had Only Limited Effects Even in Tiny Sealed Spaces Bacteria and Air Pollutants Removal Performances were Rather Inferior Do Not Regard as Health Amulets
Putting on wearable negative ion air purifiers, which claim to have anti-bacterial and air purifying properties, has become a craze during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Many users believe that they would be free from health hazards if they wear one....
- 2020.08.17
3-MCPD Detected in All Infant Formula Models Tested With 1 Exceeding Tolerable Daily Intake Level Nutritional Composition Similar but Price Varies
It is the wish of every parent to have their newborn babies growing up healthily. They would spare no efforts to choose ‘’the healthiest" and "most nutritious" infant formula for their children. However, choosing the right brand among the wide...
- 2020.08.17
70 Samples of Crispy Snacks Found to Contain Acrylamide, a Probable Carcinogen 9 Samples of Potato Chips and Potato Sticks Detected to Have Acrylamide in Excess of EU Benchmark Levels Over 80% of Samples either High in Fat or in Sodium Eating One Pack of
Potato chips, potato sticks and prawn crackers are popular snacks. They easily tempt both adults and kids into eating pack after pack. Opening a pack of potato chips” may even be a form of stress relief for many people staying home during the...
- 2020.08.17
Disposable Batteries – Service Life of Alkaline 2 Times Longer than Zinc Carbon Over 40% of Batteries were at Risk of Electrolyte Leakage
Disposable batteries are common household items, yet their durability and electrolyte leakage problems often caused criticisms from consumers. The Consumer Council tested 30 models of disposable batteries and found the average price per piece of zinc...
- 2020.08.17
Improper Storage of Sauce and Condiments Might Increase Food Safety Risk Tips from the Consumer Council to Store Properly and Eat Healthily
Sauce and condiments are considered as the must have “seven necessities” of traditional Chinese households. However, the local hot and humid climate could perish them if stored improperly, resulting in a waste of food to gastrointestinal upset....
- 2020.08.17
Poor Quality and After-Sales Service of Electric Massage Products Manufacturers are Urged to Improve Maintenance Services to Strengthen Products Durability
Electric massage products are widely available in the market and many people rely on them at home for relaxation or to relief fatigue. However, the Consumer Council has received complaints concerning inferior products quality and dissatisfactory...
- 2020.07.15
46 Canned Fish Samples Found to Contain Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium, Lead and Other Metallic Contaminants Rich in Calcium and Protein Contents but Beware of Excessive Sodium Intake
The hectic life of Hong Kong people deprives them of eating regularly and canned sardines, tunas and daces are among the most popular stocks in most households. From the Consumer Council’s test on 46 samples of canned fish, all were found to...