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- 2015.08.17
Sterile Efficacy in Doubt for Hand Rub and Wet Towel not Clearly Labelled - CHOICE #466
The raids of various infectious diseases in recent years and the sporadic cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreaks overseas have once again alerted Hong Kong people to the importance of washing their hands frequently and maintaining...
- 2015.08.17
Substandard Wedding Services Spoil Big Days - CHOICE #466
Wedding service has been a booming business in the market in recent years. The standard of services offered, however, differs a great deal from shop to shop. During the first half of this year, the Consumer Council received 31 complaints about...
- 2015.08.13
The Consumer Council publicly sanctioned 7 pharmacies Urging a stop of dubious trade practice for the good fame of "Shopping Paradise"
The Consumer Council is deeply concerned about recent cases invol...
- 2015.07.23
Consumer Council and the Laundry Association launching jointly the "Code of Practice" for a Win-win Consumption Environment
Jointly launched by the Consumer Council and the Laundry Association of Hong Kong, the "Code of Practice" is the first of its kind for the Laundry Industry to commit on self-regulation to achieve enhanced service quality and better trade practices...
- 2015.07.23
The Consumer Rights Reporting Awards Investigative Reports Unveiled Malpractices for Better Consumer Protection
The 15th Consumer Rights Reporting Awards drew a total of 224 entries from the print and electronic media this year, and many of which concern risks of beauty treatments, food safety and bid-rigging in building maintenance works. This is another...
- 2015.07.21
Special Announcement: Suspension of public service of the North Point Consumer Advice Centre and its office with effect from today (21st July 2015) until further notice.
Due to water leakage incident, the public service provision of the Consumer Council North Point Consumer Advice Centre and its office, situated in Room 1410, 14/F., Kodak House II, 39 Healthy Street East, North Point, Hong Kong will be suspended with...
- 2015.07.15
25 Hair Dyes Found Containing Skin Sensitizers - CHOICE # 465
Unveiled in a test conducted by the Consumer Council on 25 models of permanent hair dyes available in market, skin sensitizers were found in all the products tested, though with different concentrations. One of the models was found to contain one...
- 2015.07.15
25 Hair Dyes Found Containing Skin Sensitizers - CHOICE # 465
Unveiled in a test conducted by the Consumer Council on 25 models of permanent hair dyes available in market, skin sensitizers were found in all the products tested, though with different concentrations. One of the models was found to contain one...