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- 2017.07.31
The New “Code of Practice of the Jewellery Retail Industry”Goes Beyond Legislative Requirements for the Betterment of Consumer Protection
The Consumer Council, together with the two major Jewellery Associations, (the Hong Kong Jewelers’ & Goldsmiths’ Association and the Kowloon Pearls, Precious Stone, Jade, Gold and Silver Ornament Merchants Association), launched “the Code of...
- 2017.07.17
Over 40 Samples of Cooking Oils Contain Different Types of Contaminants Authorities Urged to Establish Safety Standards and to Improve Ingredient Labelling to Raise Product Quality
Cooking oils were the first items tested by the Consumer Council, soon following its establishment which drew considerable public attention. Subsequent to recent incidents of substandard oils, and growing consumer demand for quality cooking oils,...
- 2017.07.17
Premiums of Comprehensive Car Insurance Could Double Compare Different Excesses and Additional Covers with Care
Traffic accidents totaled more than 25,000 in Hong Kong last year, some one-third involved private cars. Car owners can either abide by the law in purchase of the Third Party Bodily Injury or Death Insurance or the Third Party Property Damage...
- 2017.07.17
Prices of Over 95% of Primary and Secondary School Textbooks Increase Average Rise of 3.2% Higher Than Inflation Rate
Summer holidays are upon us, and while students are taking a break, parents are bracing for the annual routine of getting children's textbooks ready for the next school year. The Consumer Council's timely, annual textbook price survey reveals that...
- 2017.07.17
Quality of Dash Cams Leaves Much to be Desired
Quality of Dash Cams Leaves Much to be Desired Take heed of Installation Requirements to Avoid Legal Violation Dashboard cameras (dash cams) could be a great aid to motorists in the unfortunate event of a traffic accident or collision. They help...
- 2017.07.17
Vast Variations in Household Pest Control Services and Charges
Hong Kong’s hot and humid summer is ideally suited for prolific breeding of insects, much to the annoyance of many if they take up residence in a home. Should the problem get out of hand, professional pest control is in urgent need. The...
- 2017.06.15
10 Times Price Difference Among Various Driving Schools Packages Beware of Additional Fees for Tuition to Avoid Unexpected Expenses
In recent years, enrolment in automobile driving courses has grown continuously. According to the statistics from the Transport Department (TD), waiting time for driving tests (private car and light goods vehicle combine) is over 200 days, on...
- 2017.06.15
Confusing Sales Information of Consumption Table for First-hand Residential Properties Improvement for Disclosure and Transparency Needed
Sales of properties have been exuberant in recent years, with property prices setting records, from time to time. According to the Land Registry's statistics, there were 7,498 cases of sales of first-hand residential properties in the first five...