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- 2006.01.26
Results unveiled on Top Ten Consumer News for the Year of Rooster
The public concern over malachite green in eels and fresh water fish came first in a list of top 10 consumer news for the outgoing Year of Rooster. The list was unveiled today (January 26) by the Consumer Council after a total of 35,370 votes was...
- 2006.01.13
CHOICE # 351
Excessive sulphur dioxide in dried lily revealed as Lunar New Year is fast approaching Listen to the experts: Is yoga for you, too Proper hand wash practice is what counts in infectious disease prevention Remember to key in your access code when...
- 2006.01.13
Common misconceptions about eczema and tips to prevent its onset - CHOICE # 351
For people with recurring eczema problem, prevention is truly better than cure. This simple advice was borne out in a comprehensive two-part report of the Consumer Council dealing with pathology and prevention, and pharmacology and medication of this...
- 2006.01.13
Excessive sulphur dioxide in dried lily revealed as Lunar New Year is fast approaching - CHOICE # 351
Excessive preservative of sulphur dioxide was found in four sampl...
- 2006.01.13
Listen to the experts: Is yoga for you, too - CHOICE # 351
A few months ago, a woman collapsed and died while allegedly practising yoga at one of the city's biggest yoga centres. This news report has raised concern over the safety of this increasingly popular exercise. According to a Consumer Council survey,...
- 2006.01.13
MP3 and PMP fans: Many new features but keep the volume down - CHOICE # 351
Never turn on your MP3 and portable media players (PMP) in full blast. The loud volume of music through the headphone may impair your hearing. As shown in a Consumer Council comparative test on 37 MP3 and PMP players, seven of these players were...
- 2006.01.13
Proper hand wash practice is what counts in infectious disease prevention - CHOICE # 351
Using plain soap with proper hand washing practice should be effective in removing the bacteria and viruses on your hands. The Consumer Council has issued this advice in a study in view of the proliferation of hand wash products bearing claims of...
- 2006.01.13
Remember to key in your access code when making IDD calls from mobile phones - CHOICE # 351
The next time you dial an overseas call on your mobile phone, pause to make sure you have your preferred IDD access code keyed in to take advantage of the low charge service. The attention of the Consumer Council has been drawn to many a dispute...