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- 2008.12.15
Warning on cosmetic contact lenses - CHOICE # 386
The Consumer Council is issuing a warning on the widespread use of cosmetic contact lenses without professional advice. With the festive season just around the corner, non-corrective colour contact lenses intended to change the appearance of the eyes...
- 2008.12.10
Council launches weekly price survey - Kowloon City District
The Consumer Council today (December 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 Kowloon City District. In the analysis were listed the top 11...
- 2008.12.03
Council launches weekly price survey - Lai Chi Kok District
The Consumer Council today (December 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 Lai Chi Kok District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2008.11.26
Council launches weekly price survey - Wan Chai District
The Consumer Council today (November 26) 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 Wan Chai District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2008.11.26
The Consumer Council has set up a special Task Group to follow upon the observations and recommendations in the Audit Commission Report
The Consumer Council has set up a special Task Group to follow up on the observations and recommendations in the Audit Commission (AC) Report released today (November 26). The Task Group is examining and overseeing the implementation of a package of...
- 2008.11.20
New Consumer Council initiative launched today to promote greater oil price transparency and consumer awareness
Motorists are urged to shop around for fuel despite cuts in oil prices since July. Indeed there is no lack of choices as oil companies vie with a wide array of incentives for a larger slice of the market. This is evident in a new Consumer Council...
- 2008.11.19
Council launches weekly price survey - Yau Ma Tei District
The Consumer Council today (November 19) 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 Yau Ma Tei District. In the analysis were listed the top 10...
- 2008.11.14
Annual survey affirms necessity of textbook revisions - CHOICE # 385
School textbook publishers came under scrutiny in the Consumer Council's annual survey on textbook revisions. This year's survey was based on a sample of 4 sets of textbooks - 2 each on the subjects of General Studies and Putonghua. A total of 8...