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- 2008.05.14
Beware of the trans fats in your doughnut, wife cake and creamwafer - CHOICE # 379
A doughnut sample was found to contain as much as 2.2 grams trans...
- 2008.05.14
Chargeback requests for air tickets purchased with credit cards -CHOICE # 379
Consumers may be able to obtain refund for air tickets of the defunct Hong Kong-based budget carrier if the purchase is made with credit cards. The Consumer Council has surveyed 20 credit card-issuing banks and companies to ascertain their policy and...
- 2008.05.14
CHOICE # 379
Beware of the trans fats in your doughnut, wife cake and cream wafer Don't believe everything advertising claims about instant glues Chargeback requests for air tickets purchased with credit cards A helmet a cyclist can count on to protect...
- 2008.05.14
Don't believe everything advertising claims about instant glues -CHOICE # 379
Are instant glues as dramatic in bonding power and versatile on all surfaces as their advertisers claim? The Consumer Council has put 10 models of instant glue to a laboratory test to assess their gluing performance, durability and appearance of the...
- 2008.05.07
Council rolls out first bi-weekly price survey to counter inflation
The Consumer Council today (May 7) unveiled the results of its first bi-weekly price surveillance on staple foods and daily necessities, in a move to help relieve consumers against inflationary prices. The primary goal is to enhance price...
- 2008.04.15
Annual survey: staple food tops price surge in supermarket chains -CHOICE # 378
Edible oil and rice prices surged by an aggregate average of 16.3% and 12.7% respectively last year. A non-food item also in the rank of double-digital price increase was toothpaste, up an aggregate average of 15.6%. They were among a basket of 200...
- 2008.04.15
Aquarists beware of defective luminaires posing fire and electricshock risks - CHOICE # 378
Fish keeping is popular here - not only as a hobby but as a Fung Shui aid (to ward off bad luck). But plugging in all sorts of electrical gadgets to a water-filled aquarium at home can pose a real safety concern. For the combination of water and...
- 2008.04.15
Beating inflation: shop around and compare prices at differentretail outlets; the savings could be substantial - CHOICE # 378
Are inflationary prices on your grocery purchase a major concern to you? Are you serious about beating inflation? In response to consumers' suggestions, the Consumer Council has undertaken a quick scan of prices, for comparison, at both supermarket...