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- 2005.01.14
Proper use of medication for anxiety disorders - CHOICE # 339
Anxiety disorders are a common disease these days. In some cases, they are no different from any other disease that could be cured with proper medication. This is the advice of the Consumer Council in a series of reports in association with the Drug...
- 2005.01.14
Test reveals presence of animal DNA in vegetarian food products - CHOICE # 339
Animal DNA of chicken, cattle, pig and fish was detected in many (nearly 78%) samples of vegetarian food products, according to a Consumer Council test. But the detection of animal DNA cannot be interpreted as the presence of animal meat in these...
- 2005.01.14
Test shows wide variations in heat loss prevention in insulated flasks and cups - CHOICE # 339
Just how effective are insulated flasks and cups in preventing heat loss in severely cold weather? The Consumer Council has conducted a test on 10 insulated flasks and 14 insulated cups to help consumers in their comparison and choice of these...
- 2005.01.10
2004 Year Ender
Consumer complaints rose to a new high of a total of 26,756 cases in 2004 with an increase of a minimal one percent over the preceding year - but 17% since 2002. Telecom services (7,740 cases), electrical appliances (1,584), and telecom equipment...
- 2005.01.04
Year ender 2005
Consumer complaints have escalated sharply by 36% to a new record high of 36,614 cases last year. In 2004, there were 26,756 cases. It coincided with a year of strong economic rebound in Hong Kong though an analysis of the complaints gave no...
- 2004.12.15
Are bathroom scales intelligent enough to measure the body fat weight - CHOICE # 338
A new generation of intelligent bathroom scales which made claims to measure the body fat percentage are not without their limitations. The Consumer Council in association with the Euroconsumers have conducted a comparative test of 12 models - 5...
- 2004.12.15
Confectionery addicts may put their heart at ease over sweetener concern - CHOICE # 338
Do you have a sweet tooth problem? But if your favourites are chewing gums and candies and the like, you have one less worry to be concerned about. For the amount of sweeteners these confectionery delights may deliver upon consumption is much less...
- 2004.12.15
Consumers cautioned over cheap tax loans that may turn into crushing debts - CHOICE # 338
The Consumer Council has conducted a survey on the tax loan market and found it so competitive that consumers may find it hard to resist the lure of cheap credit. Some of the 19 banks surveyed offered not just loan for the amount of the personal tax...