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- 2011.02.02
Price Comparison Reports - Tseung Kwan O
The Consumer Council today (February 2) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Tseung Kwan O. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with...
- 2011.01.26
Consumer Council's strong call for regulating first-handresidential properties in redevelopment projects
The Consumer Council makes a strong call for the new legislation to cover sale of first-hand residential properties in redevelopment projects. In the wake of the controversy over the sale of the recently completed residential development in the...
- 2011.01.26
Price Comparison Reports - Tai Wai
The Consumer Council today (January 26) 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 Wai. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the...
- 2011.01.26
Public Education Proved to be Effective: Consumer ComplaintsAlleviated in 2010
The Consumer Council yearly statistics showed that last year the complaint figure recorded a drop of 15%, from a total of 34,114 cases in 2009 to 29,048 cases in 2010. The Council believes that public education together with actions taken by the...
- 2011.01.19
Price Comparison Reports - Fortress Hill / Tin Hau
The Consumer Council today (January 19) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Fortress Hill / Tin Hau. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2011.01.14
Beware of the Potential Hazards of Hand Warmers - CHOICE # 411
Warm pads or hand warmers are popular with consumers in the chilling weather. However, consumers have to beware of the potential hazards in using them, in particular liquid fuel hand warmers. Liquid fuel hand warmers are recently promoted in the...
- 2011.01.14
CHOICE # 411
Beware of the Potential Hazards of Hand Warmers High Level of Mould Count Found in Two Makes of Bamboo Skewers Survey Showed Varying Agency Charges for Hiring Foreign Domestic Helpers Improper Acupuncture Can Be Risky With Deadly Infections...
- 2011.01.14
High Level of Mould Count Found in Two Makes of Bamboo Skewers - CHOICE # 411
A recent Consumer Council test revealed high level of mould count in two makes of bamboo skewers. Back in 2009, there were concerns over harmful chemicals found in bamboo toothpicks and skewers made in Mainland. In the absence of any international...