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- 1999.05.25
Consumer complaints against ginseng and dried seafood shops have been on the rise in recent years...
18 complainants parted with nearly $30,000 to purchase what they thought were exceptional bargain prices of Chinese dried seafood. They are the victims of sales malpractice of 3 Chinese ginseng and dried seafood shops named by the Consumer Council...
- 1999.05.17
CHOICE # 271
Caution on use of AC/DC adaptors as test reveals safety hazards in all samples Consumers are urged to exercise caution in the usage of AC/DC adaptors as a Consumer Council test of these electrical devices has revealed that none of the samples could...
- 1999.04.29
The Consumer Council is waging publicity sanction on dishonestcamera and video supplies shops in the tourist shopping district of Tsimshatsui.
The Consumer Council is waging publicity sanction on dishonest camera and video supplies shops in the tourist shopping district of Tsimshatsui. Three shops, located in close proximity of each other in the area, were named by the Council today for...
- 1999.04.23
The Council also reiterates its concern over the apparent profit level of LPG
The following is issued by the Consumer Council in response to media enquiries today (April 23) on the issue of petroleum product pricing. The observations made by the Economic Services Bureau (ESB) are one important step forward towards greater...
- 1999.04.15
CHOICE # 270
Consumer Council test on preserved fruits prompts call for better legislative control on preservatives used and product labelling If preserved fruits are your favourite, you owe it to yourself to ensure that they are up to standard in: Hygiene...
- 1999.03.15
CHOICE # 269
Test shows over 80% of electric fans are not up to safety standards; price and brandname are no reliable indicators Always use electric fans with the utmost caution. For few electric fans could be in full compliance of safety standards. This timely...
- 1999.03.12
The Consumer Council today named a video rental chain, Cheapy Laser & Video Express Services Ltd., for business practices detrimental to consumer interests
The Consumer Council today named a video rental chain for business practices detrimental to consumer interests. With a chain of 9 outlets (8 in the New Territories and 1 in Kowloon) still operating, Cheapy Laser & Video Express Services Ltd. has been...
- 1999.02.11
CHOICE # 268
Nine out of 10 primary school pupils are still loaded with weighty satchels but textbook are not the main culprit The issue of weighty schools at chels is back in the public limelight. The Consumer Council has just completed a survey which indicates...