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- 2004.06.09
Voluntary recall of all-in-one plug adaptors
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (June 9) advised consumers to stop using "Targus" All-In-One Universal Plug Adaptors for safety reasons. The appeal was made after the supplier of the product, Targus International Group,...
- 2004.06.08
Mitsubishi Motor recalls 3 models of passenger cars
Universal Cars Limited (UCL), sole distributor of Mitsubishi motor vehicles in Hong Kong and Macau, made an announcement on 8 June 2004 to recall 3 models with a total of 72 units of Mitsubishi passenger cars. Details are as follow: ItemModel...
- 2004.06.08
Updated control measures for medicinal herbs announced
The Department of Health today (June 8) reiterated that the importation and sale of the Chinese herb, Aristolochia Linn, and its products were prohibited with effect from June 1, 2004 due to its harmful effects. Speaking at a press conference, the...
- 2004.06.03
Health Dept instructs recall of health product
The Department of Health today (June 3) advised the public not to buy and use a health product called Super Power 72 that contains sildenafil. "The supplier has been instructed to recall their products from the market within seven days and to...
- 2004.06.01
Proprietary Chinese medicines containing Aristolochic Acidprohibited
The Department of Health (DH) reminded members of the public that starting from today (June 1), importation and sale of proprietary Chinese medicines containing Aristolochic Acid (AA) will be prohibited. Application for registration of this kind of...
- 2004.05.24
Recall of two ginseng products updated
The Department of Health (DH) today (May 24) received a total of more than 200 telephone enquiries from members of the public for information relating to the recall of two ginseng products, namely "Bing Han Refined Ginseng Powder" and "Matsuwura...
- 2004.05.03
Chinese medicine Natrii Sulfas not to be confused with chemical Sodium Nitrite
The Department of Health (DH) today (May 3) reminded the Chinese medicine trade not to confuse the Chinese medicine Natrii Sulfas with the chemical Sodium Nitrite. The reminder comes in the wake of DH's investigations into a case of suspected Chinese...
- 2004.04.16
Mattel Batman Batmobile (Model Number B4944) Safety Modification
Mattel Inc. is carrying out a safety modification programme for the Batman Batmobile Toy Vehicle (Model Number B4944). In the US, Mattel made this voluntary announcement in co-operation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on 14...