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- 2014.08.14
CHOICE # 454
Short Weight in Prepacked Fresh Food Uncovered Toothpastes Come under Scrutiny on Safety No Freebies for Consumers in Credit Card Mileage Programmes Beware of Pitfalls upon Expiry of Telecom Service Contracts Chairing the press conference today...
- 2014.08.14
Short Weight in Prepacked Fresh Food Uncovered - CHOICE # 454
A recent Consumer Council survey has uncovered many instances of short weight in prepacked fresh food at selected supermarkets, frozen meat and grocery stores. Out of the 51 samples - meat, fish, vegetable and fruit - which were sold by weight, the...
- 2014.08.14
Toothpastes Come under Scrutiny on Safety - CHOICE # 454
Is there a perfect toothpaste that effectively combines and delivers all the benefits: stain removal, cavity prevention, plaque control, gum disease protection, sensitivity reduction, whitening and brightening, fresh breath, and what not? But equally...
- 2014.07.18
A Bountiful Year for Investigative Consumer Rights Reporting
The 14th Consumer Rights Reporting Awards which drew a fruitive total of 247 entries from the press, television and radio, came at a time amidst a clampdown on unfair trade practices, and a scramble for basic necessity baby milk powder and luxury...
- 2014.07.18
The TDO Is in Full Swing as Evidenced in Rising Consumer Complaints
The prohibition on unfair trade practices is going full steam ahead.In the wake of the enactment of the newly amended Trade Descriptions Ordinance (TDO) in July 2013, a total of 3,463 cases alleging unfair trade practices were brought to the Consumer...
- 2014.07.15
CHOICE # 453
Test Shows Pricey Anti-Wrinkle Face Creams Are Not More Effective The Importance of Full and Accurate Disclosure in Insurance Everything You Need to Know about Breadmakers Textbook Prices Up 3.7% on Average Unreasonable Hidden Charges Alleged in...
- 2014.07.15
Everything You Need to Know about Breadmakers - CHOICE # 453
If bread is your preferred staple food, the choice of a reliable breadmaker becomes arduous but crucial. Unlike the rice cooker, a breadmaker literally makes bread every step of the way from mixing to kneading, and baking. In short, a breadmaker is a...
- 2014.07.15
Test Shows Pricey Anti-Wrinkle Face Creams Are Not More Effective - CHOICE # 453
The market is overflowing with anti-aging creams, frequently loaded with fancy claims of scientific proof in their advertising. How well do they really work? Are they worth it? The Consumer Council has joined forces with the ICRT (International...