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- 2008.08.26
Council launches new initiative in price survey - Sai Ying Pun District
How do major supermarket chains fare in price competition with other retail outlets? This is the question that no doubt many an astute shopper will ask in the face of rising inflation. The Consumer Council today (August 27) unveiled the results of a...
- 2008.08.15
Beware of direct selling scams - CHOICE # 382
Direct selling scams are on the rise this year. In the first 6 months of 2008, the Consumer Council has received 22 complaint cases related to direct selling, compared with 33 cases for the whole of 2007. There were 46 cases in 2006. Complainants...
- 2008.08.15
CHOICE # 382
NO to credit card surcharge and minimum spending limit Excessive sodium found in two baby snacks Beware of direct selling scams Warning on potentially deadly "energy saving wire mesh" Safety in electric fans Crackdown on fake dried crocodile meat...
- 2008.08.15
Crackdown on fake dried crocodile meat - CHOICE # 382
Legal proceedings have been completed against the operators of 5 shops for selling fake dried crocodile meat. This followed the disclosure by the Consumer Council in November last year that many of the dried crocodile meat on sale in the market were...
- 2008.08.15
Excessive sodium found in two baby snacks - CHOICE # 382
Infants and toddlers enjoy a good snack just as much as adolescents and adults. Of particular parental concern is the levels of sugar and salt added in the manufacturing process of food products that are marketed specifically for babies of over 4...
- 2008.08.15
NO to credit card surcharge and minimum spending limit - CHOICE # 382
Credit cardholders are urged to say NO to merchants imposing a surcharge on their purchase. They should also report any such incidents to their card issuers in an effort to put an end to this malpractice. The issue of merchants surcharging credit...
- 2008.08.15
Safety in electric fans - CHOICE # 382
The safety of electric fans is again the focus of a test on this much-needed home appliance to keep the summer cool. The 10 samples - 5 box fans and 5 tower fans over a price range of $128 to $568 - were put to a series of test of 6 safety items with...
- 2008.08.15
Warning on potentially deadly "energy saving wire mesh" - CHOICE # 382
Consumers are alerted to a highly hazardous product that claims to cut down on fuel consumption, by up to 30%, of gas stoves. At a time of high fuel costs, such claim will no doubt impact significantly on an unwary consumer public. The Consumer...