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- 2004.04.15
Slimmers at risk of insufficient calcium intake for bone health - CHOICE # 330
Severe dieting as a means to slimming may adversely affect calcium intake. Consumers are cautioned that if they only reduce the amount of food they eat to achieve slimming, they may run the risk of taking inadequate amount of calcium. The potentially...
- 2004.03.15
Beware of cheap credit that turns into crushing debt - CHOICE # 329
Are credit cards with low interest offers the solution to relieving the debt burden? The Consumer Council has surveyed the emerging market for credit cards with new features of personalised interest rate, interest-tiering, balance transfer, and...
- 2004.03.15
Consumers cautioned on fire risk vulnerability of mosquito traps - CHOICE # 329
Mosquito traps that exterminate the insects to prevent the spread of dengue fever, could in some instances be vulnerable to fire risk. Mosquito traps should therefore be used carefully, especially when they are left unattended. A Consumer Council...
- 2004.03.15
Levels of 3-MCPD continue to decrease - CHOICE # 329
Condiments and sauces are often the indispensable secret recipes of many an accomplished cook. But are they free of harmful chemical contamination? The Consumer Council in collaboration with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) have...
- 2004.03.15
Rising concern over deadly falling aluminium windows - CHOICE # 329
The Consumer Council has voiced concern over the safety in the construction and installation of aluminium windows on private residential buildings. The problem is a serious one as reflected in the latest worrisome statistics of fatalities, emergency...
- 2004.03.15
These shoes are not made for walking - CHOICE # 329
Attention shoe enthusiasts. If you have more shoes than you can wear them at regular intervals, you may be in for a nasty surprise. As attested in the complaints lodged with the Consumer Council, the soles of the shoes in your beloved collection of...
- 2004.03.13
Hong Kong's response to global drive for clean water to consumers
Consumers in Hong Kong are urged to respond in action to a global call for access to clean water. The call was made in observance of the World Consumer Rights Day 2004. "Water is a Consumer Right" is the theme for this year. At a press conference...
- 2004.02.16
Car crash tests show significant improvement on occupant safety but minimal progress on pedestrian protection - CHOICE # 328
Motorists are called on to attach greater consideration to pedestrian protection in the design of their vehicles. The call was made by the Consumer Council on the publication of the latest of a series of crash-test reports by Euro NCAP since 1997....