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- 2008.03.14
Massive survey on terms and costs of warranty, maintenance and repair on household electrical appliances - CHOICE # 377
Be a smart consumer. The next time you shop for an electrical appliance - be it a washing machine, washer-dryer, air conditioner, TV set or computer - think well ahead. Think ahead in terms of the costs of warranty/maintenance and repair over the...
- 2008.03.14
The myth of blueberry extract as eye-vision booster - CHOICE # 377
Can blueberry (or bilberry) in extract or other forms of concentrated dosage really boost up your eye health and vision? Marketers of these dietary health supplements with the aid of heavy advertising would have us believe that it is the case. But a...
- 2008.03.14
Useful advice on purchase of air tickets from only licensed travelagents - CHOICE # 377
Consumers are strongly advised to purchase electronic air tickets from only licensed travel agents for their own protection. The Consumer Council issued this travel reminder ahead of the Easter Holidays in light of recent concern over a non-licensed...
- 2008.02.25
A comprehensive Trade Practices Statute to usher in a new era offairness for all in the marketplace
The Consumer Council has put forward a package of recommendations for a new cross-sector legislative framework in a significant boost to consumer protection against unfair, misleading or deceptive marketplace conduct as well as to enable fair...
- 2008.02.15
CHOICE # 376
Timely market survey of 17 digital TV set-top boxes to help baffled consumers in their choice Council issues safety warning on two electric herbal pots How do consumers of banking service fare in the age of "integrated account" service ...
- 2008.02.15
Concerns over safety and effectiveness of "FormaldehydeEliminators" - CHOICE # 376
The Consumer Council has raised concerns over the safety and effectiveness of a new type of air purifying products known generally as "Formaldehyde Eliminators". These products have come to attention of the Council in a recent market survey to...
- 2008.02.15
Council issues safety warning on two electric herbal pots - CHOICE# 376
Consumers are warned to cease using two models of electric herbal pots that may pose risk of electric shock to users. They were among 10 different samples included in a Consumer Council test to evaluate their electrical safety, leaching of heavy...
- 2008.02.15
How do consumers of banking service fare in the age of "integratedaccount" service - CHOICE # 376
The once ubiquitous handy "savings passbooks" to your bank accounts are seemingly vanishing. "Integrated account" or "bank-in-one" services has been rapidly taking up its place as banks target for the more coveted customers with privileged services....