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- 2007.02.15
Internet Security Software - CHOICE # 364
Prevention is better than cure. Fight computer viruses with constant vigilance and, more essentially, the appropriate internet security software. To empower computer users in the application of internet security software, the Consumer Council has put...
- 2007.02.15
Online Banking - CHOICE # 364
e-banking is fast on the growth - rising from 1.1 million personal online banking accounts in 2001 to 3.6 million in mid-2006. But, to what extent, are consumers well protected in keeping pace with this rising phenomenon? The Consumer Council has...
- 2007.02.15
Outdoor Wear - CHOICE # 364
2 Ws and 1B. That's the secret to choosing an ideal outdoor apparel suited for skiing, tramping, hiking or traveling. 2 Ws are: Windproof and Waterproof, and 1B: Breathable. Using such criteria, the Consumer Council has evaluated the many different...
- 2007.02.15
Retractable Dog Leash - CHOICE # 364
Dog lovers are alerted to the potential hazard of retractable dog leashes. In one incident in Australia last year, a nine-year-old girl was severely injured in her left eye when walking her dog on a retractable leash. It occurred when the metal clasp...
- 2007.02.15
Trans Fats - CHOICE # 364
Consumers are facing a rising health concern over trans fats whic...
- 2007.02.14
Results of Top 10 Consumer News unveiled
The public have voted their Top 10 Consumer News of the Year of the Dog. Top on a list of 20 news stories of the year is, not surprisingly, related closely to the public health - the ban on cigarette smoking in all restaurants. A total of 2,525 out...
- 2007.02.06
Consumer Council Submission Government discussion document Promoting Competition - Maintaining our Economic Drive
The Consumer Council has reaffirmed its position on the need for a cross-sector competition law in Hong Kong. The Council commends the Government's decision to consult the public on this issue crucial to economic and consumer well-being. The...
- 2007.01.16
Body Piercing - CHOICE # 363
Is body piercing worth the health risks associated with this growing popular fad? This concern was raised in a Consumer Council report on body piercing popular among teenagers and young adults these days. To them, body piercing may be just a way of...