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- 2004.08.04
The beauty industry has undertaken to initiate a Code of Practicein a concerted effort to enhance self-regulation and strengthen consumer confidence
The beauty industry has undertaken to initiate a Code of Practice in a concerted effort to enhance self-regulation and strengthen consumer confidence. The industry initiative was announced today (August 4) at a joint press conference of the Consumer...
- 2004.08.04
嚴正聲明－澄清有個別人士將本會的食物容器報告斷章取義
嚴正聲明 澄清有個別人士將本會的食物容器報告斷章取義 本會獲悉部分學校及機構近日收到中英文函件各一，指稱紙製飯盒和塑料飯盒有問題。...
- 2004.07.15
A simple 6-point guide to beat substandard food products - CHOICE #333
In light of the recent public concern over substandard food products, the Consumer Council has reviewed the problem and issued a comprehensive six-point guide for consumers to guard against the risk of food poisoning and counterfeit foodstuffs....
- 2004.07.15
Be wary of fitness centre traps - CHOICE # 333
Consumer complaints against physical fitness centres have risen significantly in the first half of this year. Between January and June 2004, the Consumer Council received a total of 143 cases compared with 195 in 2003 and 159 in 2002. Here are some...
- 2004.07.15
CHOICE # 333
Council issues health caution on longans and lychees A simple 6-point guide to beat substandard food products Market survey on walkie-talkies amidst hikers' concern over security Council's annual textbook survey unveils new price rise in 2 years Be...
- 2004.07.15
Council issues health caution on longans and lychees - CHOICE # 333
The Consumer Council has issued a cautionary health advice on the consumption of two of the season's most favourite fruits, longans and lychees. In a test on longans, the Council has detected sulphur dioxide, used as a fumigant, on the peels of the...
- 2004.07.15
Council's annual textbook survey unveils new price rise in 2 years- CHOICE # 333
After a two-year price freeze, the spiral in school textbook expenditure may again be on the rise. Already, the annual price survey of the Consumer Council has shown increases on average of 1.8% and 1.5% in the primary and secondary school textbooks...
- 2004.07.15
Food safety concern over usage of disposable plastic foam food containers - CHOICE # 333
Consumers are urged to be mindful of the food safety concern in the usage of disposable plastic foam containers - cups, dishes, lunch boxes and meat trays. In two previous tests (in 1996 and 2001), the Consumer Council has also raised the concern...