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- 2010.12.15
Costs and Risks of Tax Loan Not to be Overlooked as Interest Rates Dip - CHOICE # 410
Consumers should beware of the costs and risks involved in tax loan schemes despite interest rates falling to record low this season. A survey by the Consumer Council on 21 tax loan schemes shows that the annualized percentage rates (APRs) have come...
- 2010.12.15
First Ever Safety Test on Bathroom Heaters Two Brands Fell Short of Safety Claims on Water - CHOICE # 410
More and more heaters are marketed as suitable for use in the bathroom. Consumers thinking of buying such models are advised to choose carefully to ensure safety. In its first ever safety test on bathroom heaters, the Consumer Council found two...
- 2010.12.15
High Levels of Acrylamide Found in Potato Chips - CHOICE # 410
People who consume fried and baked snacks regularly should beware of acrylamide which is a probable carcinogen (cancer-causing substance) commonly found in such food. In the second test for acrylamide conducted jointly by the Consumer Council and the...
- 2010.12.15
Most Unbranded Christmas Decorative Light Chains Failed to Comply with Safety Standards - CHOICE # 410
Decorative light chains are certainly a choice for home furnishing during Christmas. A test conducted by the Consumer Council revealed that most of the light chains without any brand name or manufacturer/supplier information on them failed to comply...
- 2010.12.15
Price Comparison Reports - Sheung Shui
The Consumer Council today (December 15) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Sheung Shui. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with...
- 2010.12.15
Unregulated Sales of Cosmetic Lens Spark Safety Concerns - CHOICE # 410
With Christmas just around the corner, you may be thinking of brightening up your looks with a pair of cosmetic contact lenses for the holiday season parties. But consumers are cautioned that they risk eye injuries, or even blindness if they wear...
- 2010.12.08
Price Comparison Reports - Kennedy Town / Shek Tong Tsui
The Consumer Council today (December 8) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 45 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in Kennedy Town / Shek Tong Tsui. In the analysis were listed the top...
- 2010.12.01
Price Comparison Reports - Tai Po
The Consumer Council today (December 1) 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 Po. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products with the...