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- 2006.06.15
Concern over the disadvantaged as banks raise charges and trimbranches - CHOICE # 356
Gone are the days of banking service affordable to all in need. Save for some relief measures of some banks, banking service has become less accessible and increasing costly to the disadvantaged and elderly. In a relatively short span of 5 years...
- 2006.06.15
Test finds discrepancy in claims of air conditioner coolingcapacity and energy efficiency - CHOICE # 356
A Consumer Council test on air conditioners has found discrepancy in the actual and claimed values of cooling capacity and energy efficiency. Of the 15 models of air conditioners ranging in cooling capacity from 2.45 kW to 2.64 kW (suitable for...
- 2006.06.15
Test gives the thumbs-up on chocolates in quality and freshness -CHOICE # 356
What makes a good chocolate? The secret is essentially in the cocoa it contains. With this objective in mind, the Consumer Council has set out to test the quality of chocolates available to consumers here in Hong Kong. It has joined hands with the...
- 2006.06.15
Travel insurance - the necessity to prepare for the worst - CHOICE# 356
Choosing a travel insurance policy that will give you the peace of mind, is arguably the least fun part of holiday travel planning. But it is a matter not to be taken lightly, with accidents happening at a worrying frequency around the world lately....
- 2006.06.07
Voluntary Code of Practice to usher in new era of self-regulationin beauty industry
After months of research and discussions, a Code of Practice for the beauty industry is now in place. The Code effectively sets the standards by which the various sectors engaged in beauty products and services will adopt voluntarily in a concerted...
- 2006.05.15
Affordable private elderly homes for all in need - CHOICE # 355
Are private homes for the elderly an affordable option for our growing ageing population in search of shelter and care? The Consumer Council has published the results of a survey targeted at all 571 private elderly homes to investigate the levels...
- 2006.05.15
Are probiotic-rich dairy products over sweetened? - CHOICE # 355
Be wary of the high sugar content in probiotic-rich dairy products. This advice was contained in a test report of the Consumer Council in collaboration with the ICRT (International Consumer Research and Testing) on yoghurts, yoghurt drinks and...
- 2006.05.15
CHOICE # 355
Affordable private elderly homes for all in need Are probiotic-rich dairy products over sweetened? Council's survey on financial advice service highlights areas of concern PAM not harmful in cosmetic and personal care products Annual supermarket...