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- 2005.09.15
Considerable variations in school textbook expenditures highlighted in annual survey - CHOICE # 347
Great variations were found in textbook expenditures of the same grade among different schools. The Consumer Council annual survey on textbook expenditures has raised the issue amidst rising textbook prices and expenditures this year. The survey...
- 2005.09.15
Different pricing tactics revealed in mooncake sales - CHOICE # 347
Bargain hunters of mooncakes will do well to follow the saying: "the early bird catches the worm". The Consumer Council has conducted a price survey on no fewer than 120 different mooncakes (the standard 4-piece pack) revealing a wealth of...
- 2005.09.15
Parental supervision urged to ensure safety of traditional paper lanterns - CHOICE # 347
To young children, no Mid Autumn Festival celebration is complete without lanterns. Traditional paper and cloth lanterns, though fast overtaken by electronic gadgets, have stood the test of time to survive the competition in the marketplace. But are...
- 2005.09.15
Wall-mounted electric fans found inflammable posing fire risk -CHOICE # 347
Fire accidents involving electric fans may happen only occasionally but since fans tend to be left operating while you fall asleep, the consequences could be potentially tragic. In collaboration with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department...
- 2005.08.15
A word of caution on use of over-the-counter tooth whitening products - CHOICE # 346
Is DIY tooth whitening safe? As over-the-counter tooth whitening products become widely available, beauty conscious consumers are naturally concerned about the safety of these products. In this August issue of CHOICE, it was reported that tooth...
- 2005.08.15
CHOICE # 346
Effectiveness of health foods is not a matter of concern to some users A word of caution on use of over-the-counter tooth whitening products Inkjet vs laser: in contest for consumer choice The secret to sparkling clean dishwashing by automatic washer...
- 2005.08.15
Effectiveness of health foods is not a matter of concern to some users - CHOICE # 346
A Consumer Council survey has revealed that some one-fifth of consumers taking health foods have little or no concern over the effectiveness of the products. And an overwhelming majority of consumers apparently in good health are taking health foods...
- 2005.08.15
Inkjet vs laser: in contest for consumer choice - CHOICE # 346
The race is on between the inkjet printers and laser printers. For years, inkjet printers seem to enjoy a competitive edge in the home printer market over their laser counterparts because of low selling price and good printing quality. But this may...