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- 2011.07.06
Price Comparison Reports - Tai Kok Tsui
The Consumer Council today (July 6) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Tai Kok Tsui. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the...
- 2011.06.22
Price Comparison Reports - Aberdeen / Tin Wan
The Consumer Council today (June 22) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Aberdeen/Tin Wan. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with...
- 2011.06.15
Beware of Classrooms Turned Dealing Rooms - CHOICE # 416
Recently, there are investment training advertisements which claimed to offer "sure-win" investment techniques. Attendees to such courses should take extra care lest they get involved in a situation that resembles a dealing room more than a...
- 2011.06.15
CHOICE # 416
Leaching of Contaminants Found in Melamine-ware Medical Insurance Claim Disputes Safety Test on Pressure Cookers Excessive Hidden Charges In Car Rental Abroad Beware of Classrooms Turned Dealing Rooms Market Survey on Digital Video Recorders Chairing...
- 2011.06.15
Excessive Hidden Charges In Car Rental Abroad - CHOICE # 416
Self-drive tours are becoming more popular for travellers who want to enjoy their holidays at their own pace, but car renters should beware of the hidden charges and limited insurance coverage when renting a car abroad. In a recent study published in...
- 2011.06.15
Leaching of Contaminants Found in Melamine-ware - CHOICE # 416
Melamine-ware is nice-looking and durable but consumers are cautioned to use the tableware with care. In a test conducted by the Consumer Council, contaminants such as formaldehyde and melamine monomer were found leaching from the utensils. The...
- 2011.06.15
Market Survey on Digital Video Recorders - CHOICE # 416
A new array of digital video recorders has entered the marketplace replacing the traditional VHS-tape and DVD recorders. Their innovative recording features offer much convenience to consumers. In a market survey, the Consumer Council has covered 13...
- 2011.06.15
Medical Insurance Claim Disputes - CHOICE # 416
Consumers are urged to pay attention to the provisions and exclusions in small print which are equally important, if not more, in addition to the premium and scope of cover in the choice of medical insurance plan. Last year the Consumer Council...