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- 2024.01.15
Performance of Electric Storage Water Heaters Vastly Varied Based on Capacity and Type Advocating for Upgrading Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme to Cover Double-Tank Models
After a hard day’s work, many people enjoy having a hot shower to rinse off fatigue. When using an electric storage water heater, the heating speed, duration of continuous hot water supply, safety, power consumption, and price are the 5 major...
- 2024.01.15
Simulated Gambling Games Full of Tactics to Lure In-Game Purchases Tougher Regulation Urged to Steer Players Away from Addiction
Smartphones bring convenience to our daily life and mobile games are the on-the-go entertainment for many urbanites, with simulated gambling games such as slot machines, mahjong, and poker proving quite popular among players. On the surface,...
- 2024.01.15
Take Probiotics with Caution as Some Efficacy Unproven 25 Samples Not Clearly Labelled Introduce Regulation to Protect Consumer Health
Many consumers choose to take probiotic dietary supplements to promote intestinal health. There are many types of probiotic products on the market, with some claiming to be tailored for women or children. However, the Food and Drug Administration...
- 2023.12.14
27 Sesame Products Detected with Various Contaminants Plasticiser Content of 4 Samples Exceeded Limits by up to 79 Times 1 Sample with Glycidol Detected Levels Over EU Limit Manufacturers Urged to Improve
Sesame seeds are high in nutritional value, including fatty acids that can protect cells, regulate metabolic function, and reduce bad cholesterol in blood; as well as protein, minerals, vitamins, and dietary fibre which help promote hair health,...
- 2023.12.14
All 30 Chinese Sausage Samples High in Fat, Sugar or Sodium 6 Samples Detected with Non-permitted Colouring Matters 2 Contained Plasticisers
Chinese sausage is an essential ingredient in many people’s favou...
- 2023.12.14
Choose Comprehensive Insurance Coverage for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Cars Improvements Needed for “Unilateral Recognition” Insurance Product Information and Policy Transparency
The HKSAR Government implemented the “Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles” (“the Scheme”) in July, which not only introduces a new way for Hong Kong people to travel northwards on self-drive tours in Guangdong Province, but also...
- 2023.12.14
Substandard Online Customer Experience with Virtual Insurance Platforms Urging for Review of Privacy Policy Disclosure to Protect Consumer Rights
With innovative insurance services evolving rapidly, consumers have been able to take out their own policies for certain services on fully digital platforms, commonly known as “virtual insurance”. However, facing fierce competition, virtual...
- 2023.11.15
60% of Peanut Butter Samples Detected with Liver-damaging Aflatoxins With 2 Exceeding EU Limit High in Fat and Excessive Consumption Could Cause Obesity Despite Containing Nutritious Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Peanut butter is considered by many as a perfect match for bread and toast. Not only is it tasty, but it also contains unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) which provide nutrients and calories required by the human body. However, according to the Consumer...