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- 2022.06.15
Poor Quality of Defects Rectification Works for New Properties Led to Prolonged Follow-up Developers Urged to Improve Quality and Services to Avoid Disputes
Property prices are consistently high in Hong Kong and it is a lifetime investment for many to buy their own properties. First-hand residential properties are a top choice for many consumers as they are mostly equipped with new facilities with...
- 2022.06.15
Wheat Bread Found with a Higher Overall Nutrient Content than White Bread in Test on 28 Samples Be Mindful of Sodium Content Nutrition Labels of Almost Half Samples Incompliant with Guidance
Prepackaged sandwich bread is an essential ingredient for tasty homemade sandwiches or toast. The Consumer Council’s test on 28 samples of prepackaged white bread and wheat bread revealed that although none of the samples reached “high-sodium”,...
- 2022.06.01
Launch of the Consumer Council’s WeChat Official Account Aims to Be a “Handy Consumption Encyclopedia” for Consumers
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR), representing a milestone in the development of Hong Kong and an opportune moment for new ventures. As a statutory body for consumer...
- 2022.05.16
3 Sausage Samples Detected with Metabolite of Veterinary Drug Banned in Mainland, EU and USA Close to 90% High in Sodium and 50% High in Fat Consume with Caution
Sausages, as a type of processed meat, are widely known to be a high-sodium and/or high-fat food, yet they remain highly popular for breakfast and lunch, and even for barbecues, hot pots and parties as they are tasty, versatile and easy to cook. To...
- 2022.05.16
Baby Snacks are “Sugar Coated Traps” Conducive to a Sweet Tooth 30% Found to Contain Added Salt Not Suitable for Children Under the Age of 1
Appropriate snacks provided between meals could allow babies and toddlers to replenish energy and nutrition, and stay hydrated. Yet, the addition of salt and sugar to foods for infants and young children has been an international concern. For...
- 2022.05.16
Over 80% Rinse-off Hair Masks Contained Allergens 1 Model Contained Preservatives Exceeding Limits 4 Models Contained EU-banned Fragrances Be Careful of Failure in Their Treatment and Scalp Damage
To solve dry, dull, and difficult-to-comb hair problems, many people use rinse-off hair masks regularly to strengthen the hair conditioning effect. Some hair mask products on the market advertise the addition of different moisturising ingredients or...
- 2022.05.16
The Consumer Legal Action Fund (CLAF) Handled 188 Applications in a Decade Over 50% Success Rate in Assisted Cases Devoted to Deterring Business Malpractices and Seeking Justice for Consumers
Encounters with unscrupulous trade practices result not only in financial loss but in some cases also mental distress to consumers. If the parties involved are unable to resolve their disputes through conciliation or other means of dispute...
- 2022.04.13
10 Mid- and Low-priced Bath Towels Outperformed Thousand-dollar Product in First-ever Test Disappointing Performance for Most Towels with Anti-bacterial Claims
The pandemic has raised the public's awareness on personal hygiene. Many will shower and get changed immediately once home. Hence, a bath towel with good water absorbency, durability, softness, and anti-bacterial function is a must-have household...