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Home Surveillance Cameras Pose Privacy Risks from Data Leaks 90% Failed European Cyber Security Requirements Urging for Improvement by Manufacturers and Strengthened Regulation
  • 2023.03.15
  • Press Release

Home Surveillance Cameras Pose Privacy Risks from Data Leaks 90% Failed European Cyber Security Requirements Urging for Improvement by Manufacturers and Strengthened Regulation

“Smart homes” have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many households installing home surveillance cameras. Not only can users check on family members anytime, anywhere using smart devices and communicate with them remotely, it can also record videos, making home surveillance cameras an important smart device for home security. As surveillance cameras operate through internet connections, cyber security is crucial, or else videos and sensitive personal data may be leaked,...

Nearly All Dried Meat Snack Samples High in Sugar and Sodium Over 40% Found with Possibly Carcinogenic Contaminants Over 40% Found with Possibly Carcinogenic Contaminants
  • 2023.03.15
  • Press Release

Nearly All Dried Meat Snack Samples High in Sugar and Sodium Over 40% Found with Possibly Carcinogenic Contaminants Over 40% Found with Possibly Carcinogenic Contaminants

Meat jerky, meat floss and meat crisps are all tasty treats that are almost impossible to stop eating. The Consumer Council tested the food safety and nutrient content of 30 samples of meat jerky, meat floss and meat crisps, and found that over 40% (13 samples) were detected with the possibly carcinogenic contaminant Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), with the highest level found in 1 beef jerky sample with a total of 4 PAHs exceeding the European Union (EU) limit by over 50%. 1 pork...

Premium Not the Sole Consideration Factor for Pet Insurance Choose with Care as Coverage Definition and Compensation Terms Vary
  • 2023.03.15
  • Press Release

Premium Not the Sole Consideration Factor for Pet Insurance Choose with Care as Coverage Definition and Compensation Terms Vary

Many people treat pets as their own children and want them to be healthy. If they fall ill, however, their medical costs could be astronomical and might pose a financial burden to pet owners. As such, many pet insurance products have emerged on the market in recent years, providing a variety of medical, hospitalisation, and other items of coverage. The Consumer Council surveyed 23 pet insurance plans available and found that if owners were to consider the premium alone, variations in coverage,...

  • 2022.05.30
  • Shopping Guide

Trivia About Osteoporosis: People Will Become Easier Targets for the ‘Silent Killer’ During Menopause

Osteoporosis is a ‘silent killer’ People with osteoporosis will experience bone mass or bone density reduction, and bone structure deterioration, which will increase their risks of having fragility fractures. Even a minor trauma may lead to bone...

  • 2022.05.30
  • Shopping Guide

[Handwashing Cold Knowledge] Debunking 4 common handwashing myths

Myth 1 : Hand washes claimed with antibacterial functions are more effective at killing germs? Many people believe that antibacterial hand washes are more effective at killing bacteria and helping prevent the spread of diseases than regular hand...

  • 2022.04.25
  • Shopping Guide

Trivia Facts About Lithium-ion Batteries: 4Qs to Test Your Knowledge

Should you recharge only when the battery is totally flat? Answer: No. Some studies have found that a lithium-ion battery can last 50% longer if it is charged at 20% remaining capacity rather than when it is fully discharged. Also, you should try to...

Submission to the Transport Department on Public Consultation on the Review of the MTR Fare Adjustment Mechanism
  • 2022.12.19
  • Advocacy

Submission to the Transport Department on Public Consultation on the Review of the MTR Fare Adjustment Mechanism

The Consumer Council (the Council) is pleased to provide views on the review of the Fare Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) of the MTR Cor...

Submission to the Law Reform Commission Consultation Paper on Cyber-dependent Crimes and Jurisdictional Issues
  • 2022.11.14
  • Advocacy

Submission to the Law Reform Commission Consultation Paper on Cyber-dependent Crimes and Jurisdictional Issues

The Consumer Council (the Council) is pleased to submit views to the Law Reform Commission Sub-committee on Cybercrime (the Sub-committee) in relation to its Consultation Paper on Cyber-dependent Crimes and Jurisdictional Issues. The Council sets out below its views in response to the Consultation Paper with a view to enhancing protection and promotion of consumer rights. For effective deterrence of cybercrimes, the Council welcomes the Sub-committee’s recommendation to reform the cybercrime...

Fostering Consumer Trust – Ethical Artificial Intelligence in E-commerce
  • 2022.09.08
  • Advocacy

Fostering Consumer Trust – Ethical Artificial Intelligence in E-commerce

Full Report(English only) Executive Summary(Chinese) Executive Summary(English) Presentation(Chinese) Presentation(English) Overview In recent years, the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) around the world has brought benefits to society on different aspects, making it well recognised as an irreversible trend to enable development and transformation. Riding on the opportunities brought about by the rapid development of e-commerce and the AI trend across the globe, the Hong Kong...

CFS urges public not to consume a kind of imported tahini product suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella
  • 2023.03.13
  • Consumer Alerts

CFS urges public not to consume a kind of imported tahini product suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella

Issue Date 13.3.2023 Source of Information The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) Food Product Prepackaged tahini product Product Name and Description Product name: Organic Hulled Tahini Brand: Ceres Organics Pack size: 300 grams Place of origin: Product of Mexico or Israel, packed in New Zealand Best-before date: May 25, 2023 Importer: The Dairy Farm Company Limited Reason For Issuing Alert The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the International Food...

CFS urges public not to consume two kinds of yoghurt in glass jar imported from France that may contain glass particlesIssue Date 7.3.2023 Source of Information Food Incident Surveillance System Food Product Yoghurt in glass jar Product Name and Des
  • 2023.03.07
  • Consumer Alerts

CFS urges public not to consume two kinds of yoghurt in glass jar imported from France that may contain glass particlesIssue Date 7.3.2023 Source of Information Food Incident Surveillance System Food Product Yoghurt in glass jar Product Name and Des

Issue Date 7.3.2023 Source of Information Food Incident Surveillance System Food Product Yoghurt in glass jar Product Name and Description Product name: La Laitiere yoghurt-Vanilla and La Laitiere yoghurt-Natural Brand: La Laitiere Pack size: 125 grams Place of origin: France Use by date: March 15, 2023 Importer: City Super Limited Reason For Issuing Alert The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the...

Not to consume a kind of yoghurt in glass jar imported from France that may contain glass particles
  • 2023.03.02
  • Consumer Alerts

Not to consume a kind of yoghurt in glass jar imported from France that may contain glass particles

Issue Date 2.3.2023 Source of Information Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission Food Product Yoghurt in glass jar Product Name and Description Product name: Casino Glass Jar Yogurt - Vanilla Brand: Casino Pack size: 4x125 grams Place of origin: France Best-before date: March 16, 2023 Importer: ParknShop (HK) Ltd Reason For Issuing Alert The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that...

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