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- 2009.01.19
Year Ender 2008
Yearender briefing: consumer complaints reaching new 40,000 threshold Consumer complaints surpassed the 40,000 threshold, for the first time, in 2008. A total of 42,050 cases, representing an increase of 9% over 2007, was brought to the Consumer...
- 2009.01.15
Additional option in choice of heaters to beat the cold - CHOICE #387
With temperature plunging, if you are contemplating buying a heater, you now have a choice between a traditional space heater and a reverse cycle air conditioner. The Consumer Council has conducted a market survey of 52 models of reverse cycle air...
- 2009.01.15
Beware of misleading names and claims on pet food labels - CHOICE #387
Have you ever wondered whether the pet food you buy for your belo...
- 2009.01.15
CHOICE # 387
Lead and pesticide residues detected in tea leaves and teabags First-ever consumer satisfaction survey on Pay TV service Additional option in choice of heaters to beat the cold Beware of misleading names and claims on pet food labels Price...
- 2009.01.15
First-ever consumer satisfaction survey on Pay TV service - CHOICE# 387
Operators of Pay TV will need to redouble their efforts to gain the trust and loyalty of their viewers. A Consumer Council survey, the first-ever on this growing broadcasting sector, has shown an overall user satisfaction level rated at about 3 on a...
- 2009.01.15
Lead and pesticide residues detected in tea leaves and teabags - CHOICE # 387
Traces of lead and pesticide residues were detected in samples of Chinese tea leaves and teabags in a recent test. The Consumer Council test focused on Oolong and Tikuanyin (Iron Buddha) favoured by probably most Chinese tea aficionados. The 46...
- 2009.01.15
Photo printers - CHOICE # 387
Meanwhile, with Chinese New Year approaching, you may be clicking away with your camera to capture those happy moments of family union and gathering of friends. A timely test report was published in this January issue of CHOICE on 6 models of compact...
- 2009.01.15
Price differentials widen between wholesale and retail prices of fresh pork and beef - CHOICE # 387
The price differentials in fresh pork between the wholesale and retail levels have widened substantially to $25.3 per catty. This was revealed by the Consumer Council in an analysis of the price movement of fresh pork over a period of 23 months...