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- 2005.11.15
Unregistered pesticide active ingredient detected in eleven mosquito coil samples - CHOICE # 349
The Consumer Council has warned against the use of 11 models of mosquito coils due to their potential health hazard to users. This followed a joint test of the Council and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) on 19 samples of...
- 2005.10.14
Beware of bogus health talks that target on the elderly - CHOICE #348
The elderly are vulnerable not only from hazardous products but from aggressive sales practices that target solely on them. In the first 9 months of this year, the Consumer Council has received 18 complaints, involving some $90,000, about such sales...
- 2005.10.14
CHOICE # 348
Flammability test on wearing apparel : be aware of what you wear More on home safety - beware of burn and scald accidents Beware of bogus health talks that target on the elderly Substantial variations in rating of safety and ease of use of child car...
- 2005.10.14
Flammability test on wearing apparel: be aware of what you wear -CHOICE # 348
Probably the last thing one notices in clothing is its flammability performance. But the potential risk of clothing fire is far too serious to be taken lightly. To heighten consumer awareness of this hazard, the Consumer Council has conducted a...
- 2005.10.14
More on home safety - beware of burn and scald accidents - CHOICE #348
Protect your home from accidents. Clothing fire is only one of many hazards lurking in the very comfort of your home. Statistics of the Department of Health have brought home the gravity of domestic accidents sometimes with tragic consequences. In...
- 2005.10.14
Photo printing at your very finger tip - CHOICE # 348
Even for the amateur photographers, photo printing is now just the touch of a button away. For the first time, the Consumer Council has published a test report on 9 models of compact photo printers - so handy that one even operates on battery....
- 2005.10.14
Substantial variations in rating of safety and ease of use of child car seats - CHOICE # 348
Motorists are reminded to use child car seats for the protection of young children. In an updated test report on the product (previously one in 2003 and one in 2004), the Consumer Council has rated a total of 19 models available in the market. All...
- 2005.09.15
CHOICE # 347
Different pricing tactics revealed in mooncake sales Parental supervision urged to ensure safety of traditional paper lanterns Joint study shows histamine content in canned fish and tuna sandwiches is low Wall-mounted electric fans found inflammable...