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- 2020.04.15
Beware of Scams on Social Platforms amid the Epidemic Outbreak Be Rational When Purchasing Online to Prevent Irretrievable Loss
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, face masks and sanitizing products like alcohol-based hand rub have been under shortage. Thus, the emergence of posts promoting the sales of these items on purchasing services websites or social platforms could easily...
- 2020.04.15
Defense Functions of 32 Internet Security Software Varied Significantly Free and Paid Software Have Their Own Strengths and Weaknesses
To fight against the epidemic and reduce crowds, many will follow the government's call to stay at home. The demands for online shopping and entertainment services have increased significantly and ensuring internet security at home has become more...
- 2020.04.15
Metallic Contaminants Detected in More than 60% of Edible Salts Presence of Micro-plastics in 20% of Sea Salts Showing Urgent Need for Plastic Reduction
Edible salt is an indispensable condiment in our daily lives. The Consumer Council tested 39 pre-packaged edible salts and found that there was a great disparity of prices and quality in all these samples. In addition, different types of edible salt...
- 2020.04.15
Toxic Methanol was Detected in 6 Disinfection Alcohol Samples 75% Samples with Actual Alcohol Concentration Lower than Claims
Consumers’ demand on disinfection alcohol surged due to the coronavirus epidemic. However, the product quality varied in the market, and some even found toxic methanol by law enforcement agencies, causing much public concern. From the Consumer...
- 2020.03.16
80% of Lip Balm Models Found with Potential Harmful Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons Stay Cautious with Models Containing Allergens
Lip balm is a care product applying on lips and its ingredients can be easily ingested, thus its safety level is crucial to consumers’ health. Consumers should be cautious with its ingredients as they will be easily ingested. The Consumer Council...
- 2020.03.16
Package Price of Overseas Wedding Services Varied Widely Beware of Surcharge and Service Terms to Avoid Over Budget
In recent years, more new couples are pursuing romantic overseas weddings, and companies providing one-stop overseas wedding package services have become popular. Nevertheless, the Consumer Council has received complaints about overseas wedding...
- 2020.03.16
Regular Expenses in Small Sums will Become a Significant Amount Beware of Various Charges and Service Terms of Storage Services
Owing to tiny living space in Hong Kong, storing collectibles and clothing has been a headache to many households, thus many of them will opt for mini-storages and door-to-door by-box storages as solution. A recent survey conducted by the Consumer...
- 2020.03.16
Support the 315 Calls for “Sustainable Consumer” Reuse Second-hand Furniture, Realise “Use Less, Waste Less” Culture
The theme of this year’s World Consumer Rights Day (15th March) is “The Sustainable Consumer”, advocating to raise the awareness on sustainable consumption, and to enable consumers to foster environmentally friendly consumption habits through...