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- 2022.03.15
Using Nasal Spray to Cure Allergic Rhinitis May Not Fit Everyone Indiscriminate Purchase and Use Can Lead to Severe Consequences
Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as “hay fever”, is one of the common urban diseases that has deeply disturbed the lives of many Hong Kong people. Patients inhaling or in contact with allergens will induce nasal allergic symptoms, such as runny...
- 2022.02.15
Be Wary of Medical Centres and Beauty Parlours Exaggerating The Severity of Warts and Efficacy of Curative Treatments Misbelieving Insurance Claims May Bring Financial Loss
The pursuit of beauty is part of human nature. Many consumers wish to maintain flawless skin by removing warts and facial blemishes through medical beauty treatments. Taking advantage of consumers’ inadequate knowledge about warts, some medical...
- 2022.02.15
Huge Price Discrepancies in IELTS Preparation Courses Avoid Hasty Decision but Pay Heed to the Terms and Conditions of “Guaranteed Results” and “Free Trial Class”
IELTS is one of the most recognised English language proficiency tests, the results of which may be helpful for job seeking and further studies in Hong Kong, or for staying, working or pursuing higher education in countries where English is the...
- 2022.02.15
Local Domestic Helpers Are Not “All-Purpose” Always Clarify the Service Scopes, and Arrangements, Rights and Responsibilities of All Parties Under the Pandemic
Hong Kong people have a hectic schedule. Together with the shortage of foreign domestic helpers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families may choose to hire local domestic helpers to meet their urgent needs on housekeeping. The Consumer Council...
- 2022.02.15
Rice Noodles are an Ideal Diet Food? Debunking Nutrition Myths About Rice Noodles Choose Carefully as Sodium and Protein Contents Vary Vastly
Easy to cook and often considered a healthier staple food, noodles made from rice, such as vermicelli, rice noodles (“mixian”), and flat rice noodles (“ho fun”), are a key part of many consumers’ daily diet. The Consumer Council tested 30...
- 2022.02.15
“Cryolipolysis” Body Slimming is Neither Suitable for All Nor Effective for Weight Loss Beware of Double Loss Resulting from Expensive Treatments With Rudimentary Assessment
Many people pursuing an ideal physique are willing to splurge on body slimming or sculpting procedures. “Cryolipolysis” (also known as "fat freezing”) has become popular in recent years, touting selling points such as “nonsurgical”,...
- 2022.02.07
Changes in Complaint Trends Across All Aspects of Daily Life Under the New Normal Electrical Appliances Recorded the Most Complaints E-commerce Prevalence Caused Steep Surge in Complaints for Online Food Ordering Platforms and Online Clothing Purchases
2021 was the second consecutive year badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic. After the steep increase in complaints received by the Consumer Council at the beginning of the outbreak (2020) due to travel restrictions and the shortage of anti-epidemic...
- 2022.02.07
Consumer Rights Reporting Awards Revamped Introducing 3 Highlights to Keep Abreast with Media Trends and Consumer Protection Issues — Brand New “Topical Reporting Award”, Piloting of Social Media Category and Public Voting Mechanism
After a successful run of 21 years with the support of the media industry, the Consumer Rights Reporting Awards (CRRA) has undergone a revamp in response to the rapidly changing media landscape and increasingly diversified information dissemination...