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- 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...
- 2004.12.15
Don't just take their words for it when subscribing to hotel club memberships - CHOICE # 338
It's the time of year to indulge in a bit of spending spree. And if a hotel club membership sounds particularly appealing, take heed of the advice - and the lessons of many a complainant - the Consumer Council has to offer in a survey of 11 of such...
- 2004.12.15
Safety must come first in electric blankets - CHOICE # 338
Safety must absolutely be the single most important consideration when it comes to choosing and using an electric blanket to beat the winter cold. The thought of an electric blanket that may be even potentially unsafe due to electrical faults, will...
- 2004.11.30
Hong Kong consumers benefiting from record high joint internationaltests
The Consumer Council has published a record high of 23 joint international tests, in collaboration with the International Consumer Research and Testing (ICRT), during this year. This represents more than 50% of the total number of comparative product...
- 2004.11.15
Arsenic detected in canned sardines and tunas - CHOICE # 337
The Consumer Council has detected in canned sardines and tunas a heavy metal, arsenic, in excess of the mainland standard for canned food. The mainland standard GB 14939-1994 stipulates a maximum limit of 0.5 ppm arsenic in canned fish, which is...
- 2004.11.15
Beware of loudspeakers that come crashing down on young toddlers -CHOICE # 337
Some floor standing loudspeakers are prone to easily toppling over posing a safety risk to vulnerable young toddlers. This concern was raised in a Consumer Council test report on 11 pairs of floor standing speakers measuring in weight from 9.6 kg to...