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- 1998.02.17
The Consumer Council welcomes Government's move to end Hong Kong Telecom International's exclusive rights...
The Consumer Council welcomes Government's move to end Hong Kong Telecom International's exclusive rights in respect of international calls and to improve domestic competition by increasing the opportunities for other companies to provide domestic...
- 1998.02.16
CHOICE # 256
HKCC's first international joint test on 19 child car seats: how well do they protect a child in a crash, how easy they are to fit and the potential hazard of misuse The Consumer Council has joined forces with its counterparts in 10 European...
- 1998.01.22
The Council has received 9 consumer complaints against the company during the past 6 months
The Council has received 9 consumer complaints against the company during the past 6 months. The amount of money which the complainants have paid out totalled $5,430. The number of complaints - and the money involved - represents probably only a...
- 1998.01.15
CHOICE # 255
The Consumer Council today issued a warning on novelty cigarette lighters that pose a grave injury and fire risk to children. Over the past 2 years, at least 6 fire accidents were reported to have been related to children playing with cigarette...
- 1998.01.08
1997 Year-end Press Briefing
Research on consumer policy issues, trade practices and legal protection will be the main focus of work for the Consumer Council in the year ahead. The research will provide much needed crucial information and data to improve consumer protection as...
- 1997.12.15
CHOICE # 254
Parents are urged to exercise caution when buying small toys out of a vending machine or a food pack for young children under the age of 3. This advice was issued by the Consumer Council following a test on small toys commonly available at many...
- 1997.11.14
CHOICE # 253
The growth of private car ownership is fast on the rise in Hong Kong. There were some 280,000 private cars licensed last year. This is more than twice the number a decade ago and represents, on average, one private car for every 22 people. But this...
- 1997.11.03
Press Releases
The Consumer Council welcomes the Government's announcement that it is taking steps to make its existing competition policy 'more proactive, transparent and comprehensive'. It believes that the Government has given a clear signal of the importance it...