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- 2016.06.15
Think Twice before Receiving Intradermal Microinjection Safety of Injectable Should Not be Overlooked
The intradermal microinjection procedure used in cosmetic treatments is claimed to bring visible aesthetic effects in skin hydration, whiten, rejuvenation and facial contouring by injecting mixtures of substances directly into the dermis. Such...
- 2016.06.07
Auto-fuel Pump Price Continued to Decrease Less Drop in Imported Price Fueled Profits for Oil Companies Consumer Council Urged Auto-fuel Market to Enhance Transparency Suggested Change Complex Offers to Direct Reduction on Pump Price
The latest Auto-fuel Price Monitoring Report released by the Consumer Council today unveiled that facing a downward trend of the international crude oil price in the past year, the local auto-fuel pump price did not record a sign of "more going up",...
- 2016.05.16
Beware of Concocted Pretexts for Malpractice and Overcharge in Windows Inspection
Upon full implementation of the Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme (MWIS) in mid-2012, the number of complaints received by the Consumer Council has been on the rise from 6 cases (in 2012) to 37 cases registered in the previous year. Most of these...
- 2016.05.16
Challenges in Price Comparison of Broadband Services Over 40% Price Difference Found from Different Sales Channels
Price is one of the key considerations in choosing a residential fixed-line broadband service. However, a study by the Consumer Council unveiled that the monthly fees for the same broadband service plan offered by an operator through different...
- 2016.05.16
Check out Wedding Outfit Rental Restrictions Do Not Jump at Time-limited Offers
Wedding is a major event in a person's life. With the numerous expenses for this single occasion, many couples opt to rent the wedding outfit to save money. But a big day can be spoiled if problems occur with the rental service. Even worst when...
- 2016.05.16
Inverter Type Air Conditioners Are More Energy Efficient Fixed Capacity Types Can Be 90% Higher in Electricity Cost
If consumers value comfort in the summer heat but want to follow sustainable consumption principles, choosing an energy efficient air conditioner is probably the answer. The Council's test results showed that samples of inverter type air...
- 2016.05.16
New Turntables Vary Vastly in Quality Look for Budget Players with Good Performance
Although digital music has taken a prominent position in the information age, vinyl has been making a huge comeback in Europe and America over the past few years, and now many people in Hong Kong are embracing this form of musical nostalgia. Not only...
- 2016.04.28
Council Names California Fitness for Aggressive Sales Practices Calls for Cooling-off Period to Safeguard Consumer Rights
The Consumer Council expressed strong indignation of a fitness centre chain for deploying intimidating and misleading sales practices to pressure consumers into purchasing membership and high-priced private lessons. Existing members and new customers...