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- 2002.01.10
Year-end Review for 2001
The number of consumer complaints continued to escalate for the third year consecutively, with a total of 20,798 for the year 2001. It represents an increase of 10% over 2000 (18,932) and 26% over 1999 (16,470). It also reverses the pattern in the...
- 2001.12.19
The Consumer Council today publicly named two retailers - a handbag and shoe shop with two retail outlets, and a wedding card and gift shop - for persisting in malpractices against the interests of consumers.
The Consumer Council today publicly named two retailers - a handbag and shoe shop with two retail outlets, and a wedding card and gift shop - for persisting in malpractices against the interests of consumers. Since August this year, in the past 41/2...
- 2001.12.17
CHOICE # 302
Stringent cleaning regimen for greater protection in contact lensusage If you opt to use contact lenses over spectacles, be very sure to keep both your lenses and the storage cases meticulously clean at all times. A Consumer Council survey on users'...
- 2001.11.29
The Consumer Council welcomed the release of the Civil Justice Reform Interim Report and Consultative Paper
The Consumer Council today (November 29) welcomed the release of the Civil Justice Reform Interim Report and Consultative Paper and expressed the hope that the proposed reform will lead to greater consumers' access to justice. The Council stressed...
- 2001.11.15
CHOICE # 301
Test uncovers non-disclosure and inconsistencyin labelling of detoxifying and slimming products The Consumer Council has called on the Government to impose comprehensive labelling requirements in the proposed subsidiary legislation of the Chinese...
- 2001.10.29
The Consumer Council announced a new focus aimed specifically at assisting consumers in the current economic downturn
The Consumer Council today (October 30) announced a new focus aimed specifically at assisting consumers in the current economic downturn. The multi-facet plan will pull in the resources of the Council to focus on a number of areas vital to ensure...
- 2001.10.15
CHOICE # 300
Insurance concerns over war and terrorism Concerns have risen over the issue of insurance cover in the event of war or terrorist attack. Included in this (October) issue of CHOICE is a comprehensive article to heighten consumers' awareness and...
- 2001.09.14
CHOICE # 299
Greater transparency in price disclosure needed for private hospitals The Consumer Council has called for greater transparency in disclosure of charging practice and price information. This followed a Council's survey in a bid to collect information...