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- 2010.02.12
Warning on excessive use of medicine patches to avoid drug overdose - CHOICE # 400
Do not underestimate the potency of medicine patches that are for external use only. A common misconception of consumers is that external-use medicine patches can be applied without due regard to their dosage - indeed, to the extent, the more the...
- 2010.02.10
Price Comparison Reports - Sai Kung District
The Consumer Council today (February 10) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Sai Kung District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2010.02.04
Undesirable trade practices remain grave concern amidst falling consumer complaints in 2009
The steep upward spiral in consumer complaints in 2008 - reaching an all-time high of 42,050 cases - has relented. The year 2009 saw a dramatic double-digit drop of 19%, or a reduction of 7,936 cases, in the level of consumer complaints with a total...
- 2010.02.03
Price Comparison Reports - Tung Chung District
The Consumer Council today (February 3) released its weekly price survey on a basket of 40 food and household items available at major supermarket chains and other retail outlets in the Tung Chung District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2010.01.15
Caution urged over practice of cupping therapy amid injury reports- CHOICE # 399
The Consumer Council has voiced concerns over the safety of performing cupping therapy by improperly trained therapists. In particular, as cupping sets become easily available in the market, more people are likely to be taking on DIY (Do-It-Yourself)...
- 2010.01.15
CHOICE # 399
Motorists beware! Carpark operators will not hold themselves responsible for loss or damage of your vehicles or valuables Caution urged over practice of cupping therapy amid injury reports Loft living still a distant dream for home hunters ...
- 2010.01.15
Home renovation: be environment conscious, use materials and furniture low in VOC emission - CHOICE # 399
Contemplating refurbishing your home ahead of the Chinese New Year? Hold your breath. For home renovation can be as exciting a process as it can be frustrating, too. For the past 4 years, the Consumer Council has received a yearly average of some...
- 2010.01.15
Joint test to monitor safety of vacuum cleaners - CHOICE # 399
In general, vacuum cleaners are electrically safe. This assurance was indicated in a joint test between the Consumer Council and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. Out of 12 test models, a total of 9 vacuum cleaners passed all the...