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- 2005.04.15
Joint test puts to rest concern over industrial-grade salt sold for human consumption - CHOICE # 342
A salty diet is unhealthy, let alone salt laced with toxic heavy metals. The concern over the contamination of salt followed recent reports that industrial-grade salt was put on sale for human consumption in the mainland. In collaboration with the...
- 2005.04.15
Misconception and variances uncovered in test on air purifiers -CHOICE # 342
For sure air purifiers can counter the air pollution problem by removing smoke and dust in the air. But, contrary to general misconception, these domestic air purifiers should not be solely relied upon to remove such impurities as bacteria, virus,...
- 2005.04.15
Switch off TV completely every time and take sensible precaution to forestall fire - CHOICE # 342 Switch off TV completely every time and take sensible precaution to forestall fire - CHOICE # 342
Consumers are urged to exercise due caution to forestall fire accidents involving household electrical appliances and in particular television sets during humid weather. This is because under high humidity, dusts in the air get wet easily and once...
- 2005.03.16
CHOICE # 341
Test exposes exaggerated claims in performance and substantial variations in energy efficiency of dehumidifiers Supermarket shoppers are highly price-sensitive Vital consumer guidance on 3G mobile service and cordless phones Unplug your printer and...
- 2005.03.16
Test exposes exaggerated claims in performance and substantial variations in energy efficiency of dehumidifiers - CHOICE # 341
The Consumer Council has questioned the basis on which manufacturers of dehumidifiers used to measure the capacity of their products. The concern is that, in an actual operation, they do not remove the moisture in the air as fast and effective as the...
- 2005.03.16
Unplug your printer and take note of the high cost of ink - CHOICE# 341
The next time when you have no immediate use of your all-in-one printer, don't just switch it off or put it on standby. Unplug the device from the power supply altogether. This advice from the Consumer Council followed a test on 13 models of these...
- 2005.03.16
Vital consumer guidance on 3G mobile service and cordless phones - CHOICE # 341
The present-day consumer has no escape from being instantly connected to anywhere in the outside world - even in the privacy of your own home. You may shut off the mobile phone, but the cordless phones are there to ensure that you are not caught...
- 2005.03.16
基因改造食物应附上标签保障消费者－《选择》月刊第341期
Genetically modified foods are fast on the growth despite global concerns over their safety and environmental impact. Here are some statistics put forward by the Consumers International (CI) : In 2004, some 81 million hectares were planted in GM...