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- 2009.08.14
Credit cards involved in many a complaint against undesirable sale practice - CHOICE # 394
Credit cards were used often to settle large payments in consumer transactions allegedly involving undesirable sale practices. In 2008, the Consumer Council received 222 cases of complaint against the trade practices of beauty service, direct selling...
- 2009.08.14
Excessive mercury detected in 6 low-cost face creams - CHOICE # 394
Samples of 6 face cream were detected with excessive levels of the toxic heavy metal mercury, posing a severe health risk to their users. Consumers are strongly advised to cease using these products. And if they feel any discomfort, they should...
- 2009.08.14
Know your risks in RMB bond investment - CHOICE # 394
Financial investment products in any currency are never totally risk free. So are the Renminbi bonds recently launched in Hong Kong. In view of the growing interest in the Renminbi retail banking service which has diversified into credit card,...
- 2009.08.12
Price Comparison Reports - Mongkok District
The Consumer Council today (August 12) 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 Mongkok District. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products...
- 2009.08.05
Price Comparison Reports - Tai Wai District
The Consumer Council today (August 5) 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 Tai Wai District. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products...
- 2009.07.29
Price Comparison Reports - Sai Ying Pun District
The Consumer Council today (July 29) 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 Ying Pun District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2009.07.22
Price Comparison Reports - Fanling District
The Consumer Council today (July 22) 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 Fanling District. In the analysis were listed the top 10 products...
- 2009.07.15
CHOICE # 393
Consumers advised to pay attention to household bleach concentration for proper dilution for use as disinfectant Net weight of some 12-roll toilet packs is not what you see Survey reveals widespread increase in banking service charges Council...