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- 2007.01.16
Warm Pads - CHOICE # 363
Warm pads of all descriptions seem to be accident-prone. As the cold weather sets in, consumers are urged to use them with care and caution. Cited in a survey report of the Consumer Council were some of the accidents that these products could pose to...
- 2007.01.16
Wedding Planning Services - CHOICE # 363
Can wedding planners be entrusted with the all-too-important task of organizing your wedding to be the perfect memorable event of your life? A dream wedding on a helicopter or cruise ship? Or on the island of Santorini, romantic Rome or fabulous Las...
- 2007.01.11
Chairman's Year-ender Briefing
It was a productive and fruitful year for the Consumer Council in its manifold endeavours to enhance consumer interests and welfare. It was also a year to plan for new vision and commitment for the way ahead. This was how the Chairman of the Council...
- 2006.10.04
Good Corporate Citizen's Guide II – Rules
Introduction The Government has given the Consumer Council a statutory responsibility to, amongst other things, collect and disseminate information and tender advice on matters that affect the interests of consumers, and to encourage business and...
- 2006.10.04
Guide to Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
Preamble In addition to a set of the Rules that addresses corporate rights and responsibilities, the Consumer Council has also produced this Guide to Consumer Rights and Responsibilities which sets out the Council’s general policy on consumer...
- 2006.09.15
2-in-1 mosquito repellents may not suit all - CHOICE # 359
Can mosquito repellents with sunscreen ingredients effectively protect you against both mosquito bites and harmful ultra-violet sun rays? The Consumer Council has surveyed the market for outdoors anti-mosquito products in an effort to heighten...
- 2006.09.15
Binoculars - CHOICE # 359
Bird watchers and horse racing fans will be delighted with the latest comparative test scores of 14 models of binoculars for their selection. The Consumer Council has published the results of the test in this (September) issue of CHOICE. The overall...
- 2006.09.15
Candle in the ear is dangerous - CHOICE # 359
Ear candling is fraught with hazards, and has no proven medical benefits. This warning followed a Consumer Council study on the emerging practice of ear candling as an alternative therapy. Briefly, a hollow candle is burned with the other end...