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- 2006.04.13
Hazards of breast augmentation material PAAG exposed as problems begin to emerge - CHOICE # 354
The Consumer Council has issued a severe warning to women seeking a quick fix in breast augmentation. The treatment in question involves the simple direct injections of a transparent, gel-like material called PAAG (hydrophilic polyacrylamide gel). To...
- 2006.04.13
Vital product information missing in household cleaners - CHOICE # 354
The Consumer Council has published the results of a survey on household cleaners to investigate if their labels provide sufficient safety-related information to enable timely medical treatment in the event of accidental poisoning. The survey shows...
- 2006.04.11
The ultimate consumer perspective on the future electricity market
The Consumer Council has made its submission to the Government on the future development of Hong Kong electricity market. In the submission, the Council has put forward the consumer concerns which it has gained from the wealth of experience in...
- 2006.03.15
CHOICE # 353
Survey on dietetic services: an alternative choice for slimming and fitness Test shows Chinese delicacy lime preserved eggs not lead-laden Green renovation to reduce VOCs for better indoor air quality First-ever consumer test on LCD TV sets Drying...
- 2006.03.15
CHOICE: Access for All
CHOICE is now a fully multi-media consumer information service with access for all - from print to internet, fixed-line and mobile phone users. It got off to a rousing start today (March 15) at a ceremony officiated by Mr. Stephen IP Shu Kwan,...
- 2006.03.15
Drying performance still leaves much to be desired - CHOICE # 353
Buyers of washer-dryer beware! For some models of such dual-function appliance may be seriously deficient in drying performance. A Consumer Council test has revealed one such model which, despite nine hours of blow drying, was still unable to have...
- 2006.03.15
First-ever consumer test on LCD TV sets - CHOICE # 353
To the untrained eyes and ears, the sight and sound on the screens of LCD TV sets present little difference from brand to brand. Help is now at hand as the Consumer Council released its first ever comparative test report on 15 samples of 32 inch...
- 2006.03.15
Green renovation to reduce VOCs for better indoor air quality - CHOICE # 353
Hong Kong's air quality is worsening, both outdoor and indoor. A common cause of deteriorated indoor air quality might be due to the generation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from paints, solvents, adhesives, etc. during and after renovation....