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- 2016.11.15
More Expensive Moisturisers Do Not Necessarily Work Better Examine Product Ingredient List Closely to Avoid Skin Allergies
Many consumers like to apply moisturisers throughout the year in hope to increase skin hydration while not feeling sticky. In the market, there are a wide range of moisturisers available and their prices vary significantly from over a hundred to a...
- 2016.11.15
Strengthen First-Hand Residential Properties Sales Ordinance for Better Consumer Protection in Purchasing Property
Purchasing a property, being a significant consumption transaction in one's life, has always been of major concern. Although the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance (the Ordinance) has come into effect for 3.5 years, the Consumer...
- 2016.11.07
Convenience and Risks Coexist in Online Shopping Consumer Protection Legislations Should Keep up with the Times
In recent years, online shopping has brought about life-altering changes to the global consumer market; just a click away and one can connect with the world and purchase products and services from a diverse range of markets. Targeting this emerging...
- 2016.10.17
Consumer Alert: Malpractice in Promoting Education Kits
"Winning at the starting line" is regarded as the Words of Wisdom by many Hong Kong parents. Capturing this psychological factor, some traders sell their teaching materials under the disguise of various activities and competitions. Some even...
- 2016.10.17
Get to Know Your Data Protection Rights before Using Mobile Payment Services
With the growing popularity of smartphones, various services that are attached to mobile phones have come into existence, including a number of mobile payment services launched in Hong Kong. Before using these services, consumers should pay heed to...
- 2016.10.17
High Sugar Content Detected in Sweet Soups Favoured by Hong Kongers One Bowl of Mango Sago Dessert with Pomelo Exceeds the Limit by 30%
Enjoying a bowl of sweet soup after meals is considered a bliss for many Hong Kongers with sweet tooth. However, the sugar content of a small bowl of sweet soup should not be under estimated. The joint test conducted by the Consumer Council and...
- 2016.10.17
Large Amount of Phthalate Plasticisers Found in Over 50% of Erasers Unclear Labelling Makes Choice Difficult
Eraser is essential for children's studies and they are in constant contact with this stationery item. Some erasers, decorated with adorable patterns or in unique shapes, and scented with flavours, are highly sought-after among school children....
- 2016.10.17
Unscrupulous Sales Practices Persist in Fitness Centres Be Wary of Pre-payment Entrapments
The Consumer Council openly sanctioned a fitness centre chain earlier this year for their unscrupulous practices deployed in selling memberships and services. Thereafter, due to business difficulty the chain closed down all its branches, affecting...