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- 2023.02.06
New Plastic Bag Levy Takes Top Place for “Top 10 Consumer News – Year of the Tiger” Voting Campaign Teletubby Incident Declared “Most Outrageous” Consumer Council’s RAT Search Tool “Most Liked”
The results of the “Top 10 Consumer News – Year of the Tiger” voting campaign organised by the Consumer Council were announced today (6 February). The campaign attracted a total of 4,750 voters. At the top of the list with 3,463 votes was the...
- 2023.01.20
Consumer Council Launches Online Search Tool for Medication Containing Paracetamol Enabling Consumers to Purchase Pain and Fever Relief Medicine at Ease
The Consumer Council is highly concerned about the recent supply and pricing of pain and fever relief medication. Across 3 weeks from late December 2022 to mid-January 2023, Council staff paid over 140 visits to pharmacies, supermarkets and health...
- 2023.01.16
Beware of Privacy Policies of Dating Apps Personal Data Might Be Used for Marketing Huge Disparity in Matching Filters While Fees Might Vary by Gender and Age
Despite the Bard’s edict, “The course of true love never did run smooth”, with the rapid advancement of the internet and smart devices, dating apps make expanding one’s social circle smoother sailing without leaving the comfort of home....
- 2023.01.16
Chicken Essence Products Cost Almost 300 Times More than Whole Foods as a Protein Source A Balanced Diet is the Cost-effective Way for Sufficient Nutrient Intake
Many people might consume chicken essence products as an energy booster when pulling an all-nighter. Such products are categorised as a health food supplement which claims to contain a number of nutrients, boasting functions such as enhancing the...
- 2023.01.16
Further Education Courses Embedded with Plenty of Terms Verbal Promises Not to be Relied On Pay Heed to the Requirements of the Continuing Education Fund to Ensure Eligibility
A wide variety of further education courses and tutorial classes are available on the market to cater to the needs of students or individuals pursuing personal development. Some further education courses might even be eligible for reimbursement by...
- 2023.01.16
Semi- / Full Self-Service Clear Alignment Treatments Pose Considerable Risks Urging to Strengthen Measures to Govern Industry for Enhance Consumer Protection
A smile with straight pearly whites indeed dazzles, but orthodontic treatment (commonly known as braces) has long been perceived as a process that is expensive, painful, aesthetically unappealing, and high-maintenance. With advances in technology and...
- 2023.01.16
Washing and Drying Performance of 10 Washer Dryers Varied Power and Water Consumption Could Differ by Up to 80%
In the compact living space of Hong Kong apartments, it is hard enough to fit in a washing machine itself, not to mention the humid weather and the extra space required to hang-dry laundry. As such, washer dryers with the dual functions of washing...
- 2022.12.15
Almost 70% Gel Nail Polishes Detected with EU-banned Carcinogens Be Mindful of Health Risks of Convenient Gel Nail Manicures
Beautifully manicured hands not only leave a neat impression but are an essential routine for many beauty enthusiasts. While acrylic gel manicures done at professional salons are popular, soak-off gel (also known as “soft gel”) nail polish...