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- 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...
- 2001.09.12
The Consumer Council has proposed major changes in the distribution of textbooks, with a package of recommendations and policy initiatives to address the chronic problem of rising textbook prices and parental burden
The Consumer Council has proposed major changes in the distribution of textbooks, with a package of recommendations and policy initiatives to address the chronic problem of rising textbook prices and parental burden. The proposals represent the...
- 2001.08.15
CHOICE # 298
Not all child car seats provide adequate protection The Consumer Council has expressed concern over the safety performance of child car seats (or Child Restraint Systems CRS). Such inadequacy in the design of child car seats could put the safety of...
- 2001.07.26
The Consumer Council welcomes and supports the standardization and introduction of the Model Mortgage Deed and Model Guarantee Form
The Consumer Council welcomes and supports the standardization and introduction of the Model Mortgage Deed and Model Guarantee Form. The Council notes the improvement in consumer protection safeguards incorporated into the model documents such as:...
- 2001.07.16
CHOICE # 297
Substandard sunglasses may actually expose users to the hazard of cataract The Consumer Council has sounded anote of caution on wearing sunglasses of substandard manufacture. This follows a Council's test on 110 samples of sunglasses sourced from a...
- 2001.06.15
CHOICE # 296
Test uncovers adulteration of foodstuff banned in China; consumers urged to opt for substitute The Consumer Council has uncovered widespread adulteration of a popular Chinese hair-like foodstuff Nostoc which is banned in China for reasons of...