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- 2023.08.15
9 Toners Detected with Fragrance Allergens Highest Alcohol Content Could Reach 34% Excessive Use May Induce Skin Dryness or Sensitivity
Beauty lovers would stick to all the skincare steps in their morning and evening routines. Most people use a toner immediately after cleansing, while many of these products claim to provide deep cleansing, help to tighten pores, exfoliate, or...
- 2023.08.15
Beware of High-pressure Sales Tactics in Pain Management Treatments Avoid Trusting Endorsements Lightly Treatments with Doubtful Efficacy May Delay Recovery and Cause Unnecessary Spending
City dwellers have a stressful and busy lifestyle, making them more prone to pains such as neck and shoulder aches or neuralgia. In addition, cancer pains may also curtail patients’ quality of life and mental wellbeing. In view of the situation, in...
- 2023.08.15
Dry Shampoos May Contain Carcinogen Benzene Use in Well-ventilated Areas High Concentration of Alcohol Content May Cause Dry Hair Avoid Using as Long-term Substitute for Lathering
A wide range of dry shampoos are available on the market that claim to absorb excess oil from the scalp or hair and remove bad odour. Consumers who cannot lather with water, such as new mums during postpartnum recovery, wild campers or after working...
- 2023.08.15
Plastic Bag Charge Not Tallied with Quantity in Online Grocery Shopping Trial and Charge Criteria Unclear Add “No Bags” Option and Improve Transparency to Achieve Plastic Reduction Targets
The Government implemented the Enhanced Plastic Shopping Bag Charging Scheme (Enhanced Scheme) in late 2022, under which retailers were required to charge no less than $1 for each non-exempted plastic bag provided to customers (including online...
- 2023.08.15
Yoga Pants Vary Vastly in Stretch and Quick Drying Performance Wash with Care to Preserve Appearance and Durability
Yoga is a popular sport among many urbanites in recent years. Apart from relieving stress, it can also help strengthen muscles and improve flexibility. A pair of comfortable and stretchy yoga pants can enhance the comfort and workout performance. In...
- 2023.08.03
Public Voting for 23rd Consumer Rights Reporting Awards Starts Now! Vote for Your Favourite Student Work and News Photo to Enter the Lucky Draw for Amazing Prizes
To foster public awareness of various consumer issues, the public voting for 2 award categories, “News Photography Award” and “Tertiary Student Journalism Award,” continues to be an integral part of the Consumer Rights Reporting Awards (CRRA)...
- 2023.07.18
Careful Selection of Monthly Mobile Service Plans for the Elderly Amidst Wide Variety Industry Urged to Review “Code of Practice” for Improvement of Consumer Protection
Compared to the past, many elderly people are now accustomed to using smartphones as a daily communication tool in recent years. To cater for this demographic, different telecommunications services providers have introduced a wide range of monthly...
- 2023.07.18
Promotional Offers, Service Charges and Rounding Off The Devil is in the Details Enquire and Read Terms Carefully at Restaurants to Avoid Disputes
Many restaurants offer a variety of dine-in promotions such as “buy 1 get 1 free” and “all-you-can-eat” to attract customers to bring along their friends and family. However, if consumers do not pay close attention to or ask for details of...