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- 2016.04.14
Council Annual Survey: Supermarket Prices Increased by 0.4% on Average in 2015
The Consumer Council conducted annual supermarket price survey on 200 popular items sold at the 3 major supermarket chains across the territory including CRVanguard, ParknShop, Wellcome and their affiliated supermarkets. The survey revealed that the...
- 2016.04.14
Heat-Treatment Methods Vary Much Labels on Package of Milk Products Cause Confusion
"Milk" is considered as a healthy drink. How much do we know about it though? The Consumer Council collected and examined the product descriptions on the packaging of 22 milk and 18 milk beverage samples available in the market. It is found that, on...
- 2016.04.14
Performance of Mini Rice Cookers and Steam Cookers Varies in Cooking and Reheating
In recent years, there are increasing number of office workers using mini rice cookers or steam cookers, with the latter also carry reheating function, to cook rice or reheat food in office. These products are also getting popular among small...
- 2016.04.14
Substandard Service Quality of Domestic Helper Agencies Triggers Complaint
Dual career families are very common in Hong Kong, so many of them hire foreign domestic helpers for household chores. However, hiring a reliable helper is never an easy task and it might sometimes become more of a nuisance. Among the 234 related...
- 2016.04.14
Unclear Labelling Found in Flea and Tick Spot-on products Mis-usage Could Bring Serious Consequence
With the weather getting warm and humid, pet owners have to take special precautions to prevent their pets from flea and tick bites during outdoor activities that may cause skin allergies or other discomforts. Pets carrying parasites may also put...
- 2016.03.15
37% Vegetable Samples with Organic Claim Found Containing Pesticide Residues
Eating more vegetables is good for health. However, it could have adverse effects if the vegetable is contaminated with excessive pesticide residues and heavy metals. The Consumer Council has conducted a comprehensive test for levels of over 300...
- 2016.03.15
A Global Resonance to Take “Antibiotics Off The Menu”
On the brink of the antibiotic-resistance crisis across the globe, Consumers International (CI) announced "Antibiotics Off The Menu" as the theme for this year's the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD). The campaign urges consumers to exercise their...
- 2016.03.15
Seniors Travel Insurance Rather Restrictive Most Set Maximum Age Limit
Hong Kong's population is aging is a well-known fact. With society becoming more affluent and the advancement of medical technology, older people can now enjoy a much more splendid retirement life than before. In particular to the continuous...