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- 2000.12.15
CHOICE # 290
Warning on flammability of computer equipment caused by external ignition sources The Consumer Council has cautioned that certain computer equipment such as inkjet printers and monitors pose potential fire hazards. This followed combustion tests...
- 2000.12.12
Proposals to introduce a deposit insurance scheme for Hong Kong
Given the many public comments that have been made recently concerning the current public consultation on what form of protection should be put in place for Hong Kong depositors, the Consumer Council is taking this opportunity to express its views,...
- 2000.11.15
CHOICE # 289
Test casts doubt on clinical benefits of Ginkgo leaf products with non-standardized extract A Consumer Council test has revealed widespread non-compliance of a World Health Organisation (WHO) standard in the levels of active ingredients and allergen...
- 2000.10.16
CHOICE # 288
Council test reveals blood glucose monitors to be less than completely accurate and precise What are the essential qualities of a reliableblood glucose monitor? According to a Consumer Council test on 8 modelsof blood glucose monitor, they are,...
- 2000.09.19
Consumer Council named two local removal companies for trade malpractices
The Consumer Council today (September 19) named two local removal companies for trade malpractices against consumers. The two were the subject of a total of 26 complaints involving delivery and insurance premium charges valued at some $330,000. To...
- 2000.09.15
CHOICE # 287
Substandard glass-top tables pose hazards of accidental overturning and sharp broken glasses Dining tables with glass top are seemingly in vogue these days. But concerns have been raised about their safety. Do they topple easily? Do they break...
- 2000.08.15
CHOICE # 286
Lingzhi products and their Polysaccharides content in value-for-money comparison What makes Lingzhi such a coveted traditional Chinese medicine for centuries? According to the literature on Lingzhi, Polysaccharides isone of the active ingredients of...
- 2000.08.10
A Consumer Council research study is critical of the lack of competition between members of EPS
A Consumer Council research study is critical of the lack of competition between members of the consortium of banks - the Electronic Payment Services Company (Hong Kong) Limited (EPSCO) - that operates the Easy Pay System (EPS) debit card network. In...