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- 2003.12.15
Council cautions on side effects of popular cosmetic service as consumer complaints rise - CHOICE # 326
The Consumer Council today (December 15) warned of the perils of potential serious side effects in the latest innovation of cosmetic service - intense pulsed light (commonly known as IPL) and laser treatments. The Council is rightly concerned in view...
- 2003.12.15
Enjoy hotpot with safety tips on use of stove and fuel - CHOICE #326
Hotpot aficionados are reminded to take every possible precaution in the use of the cooking stove and fuel. In no circumstances should they be negligent in following strictly in accordance with the instructions for the users. Remember: better be...
- 2003.12.15
In search of the best tax loan deal - CHOICE # 326
With banks advertising a baffling array of "low", "free" and "personalised" interest rates for tax loan, are you able to get the best deal possible on offer? A Consumer Council survey on 15 banks offering 22 tax loan schemes has indicated that in all...
- 2003.12.15
Survey finds no improvement in food labelling of nutrition information - CHOICE # 326
The Consumer Council has reiterated its support for the early implementation of the proposed mandatory labelling scheme of nutrition information for prepackaged food. The Council has just completed a market survey as a follow-up to two previous tests...
- 2003.11.25
Consumer Council names cross-border motoring training centre for undesirable trade practices
A local company has made claims that it could guarantee to secure for Hong Kong motorists cross-border licences to drive in the mainland. 20 consumers took the company's word for it and together shelled out a total of $89,170 for a service which the...
- 2003.11.14
Child car seats need improvement but they are absolutely essential - CHOICE # 325
For the protection of your children, using any child car seat that meets approved standard is better than using none at all. This advice was issued by the Consumer Council in light of a most recent test which found that most child car seats still...
- 2003.11.14
Consumer alert to invalid prepaid IDD phone cards - CHOICE # 325
Consumers are alerted to invalid prepaid international calling cards that may be on sale in the market. The Consumer Council strongly advised consumers and in particular visiting tourists and foreign domestic helpers to stay alert, and refrain from...
- 2003.11.14
Council calls for standardization and minimum standard of information disclosure in MPF service to safeguard consumer rights - CHOICE # 325
Consumer awareness and understanding of Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) schemes, three years into their implementation, is still at a low level across the board. This could seriously affect, for over two millions of the working population in Hong...