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- 2007.05.15
Traditional CRT TV sets fare well in safety test - CHOICE # 367
A cathode ray tube (CRT) TV set may not be the trendiest piece of electronic equipment to decorate your home these days. But you can count on it for reliable safety performance. This was the verdict in a Consumer Council test report, in collaboration...
- 2007.05.15
Watch out for the allergens on food labels from 10 July 2007 -CHOICE # 367
Comes July 10, any prepackaged food containing an allergen or allergens must so declare clearly on the labels. Otherwise, it contravenes the Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling)(Amendment) Regulation 2004 (The Amendment Regulation) that comes...
- 2007.04.27
The Consumer Council will keep its complaint and advice service in operation throughout the week-long Labour Day holiday period
The Consumer Council will keep its complaint and advice service in operation throughout the week-long Labour Day holiday period. This is to enable consumer complaints from mainland visitors to be dealt with promptly should they need assistance from...
- 2007.04.16
Annual supermarket survey shows spiraling prices in many dailycommodities - CHOICE # 366
The inflation threat is, slowly but surely, hitting the pocket of supermarket shoppers in many daily commodities. Prices of a basket of 200 items commonly carried in the three supermarket chains - CRVanguard, Parknshop, Wellcome - were up by an...
- 2007.04.16
Beware of the hazards posed by power windows and doors of cars -CHOICE # 366
An auto-reverse sensor can go a long way to prevent accidents involving power windows of cars. To enhance safety, the Consumer Council has recommended that all power windows should be equipped with auto-reverse sensors so that when the window strikes...
- 2007.04.16
CHOICE # 366
Test reveals arsenic in tasty dried squid snacks Annual supermarket survey shows spiraling prices in many daily commodities Refrigerators that save electricity consumption and our environment New protection to consumersof air tickets comes into force...
- 2007.04.16
New protection to consumers of air tickets comes into force -CHOICE # 366
With effect from April 1, consumers purchasing air tickets through a travel agent will be better protected in the event of default or closure of the selling agent. In the first two months of this year, the Consumer Council has received 69 complaints...
- 2007.04.16
Refrigerators that save electricity consumption and our environment- CHOICE # 366
Household refrigerators are generally durable giving the users many years of useful service. It therefore makes good sense to choose one that saves on electricity cost - and the environment too. Help is at hand in a comprehensive Consumer Council...