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- 2022.07.18
Choose Cooking Oils Wisely! Test on 50 Samples Revealed Harmful Contaminants in 90% and Genotoxic Carcinogens in Almost 60% Samples Understand “Good” and “Bad” Fatty Acid Ratio and Nutrient Values
Oil is an essential ingredient for cooking and many discerning home cooks would even use different types of cooking oils for preparing specific cuisines. According to the Consumer Council’s recent test on 50 samples of cooking oil, 47 samples (94%)...
- 2022.07.18
New Problems Emerge While Old Problems Remain Unresolved Food Delivery Platforms Urged to Increase Pricing Transparency and Customer Services to Safeguard Reputation
As a result of social distancing measures and dine-in restrictions, consumers have been dining out less, resulting in an upsurge in demands for food delivery platforms. However, the Consumer Council found that complaints involving food delivery...
- 2022.07.18
Over Half Online Beauty Stores Lacked Product Ingredient List, User Instructions and Expiry Date Industry Urged to Provide Important Product Information and Improve Transparency
During the pandemic, many consumers have switched to purchasing skincare products online instead. Many brands have also invested in developing their official online stores to expand their sales channels, whereas some online platforms have also...
- 2022.06.15
15 Beddings Showed Outstanding Anti-mites Performance but Mediocre Antibacterial Efficacy Discrepancy Between Actual and Claimed Materials and Thread Count Possibly Misleading for Consumers
As most people spend a third of their day sleeping, bed sheets with antibacterial and anti-mites efficacies as well as a soft texture could help enhance sleep quality. The Consumer Council tested 15 models of bed sheets and mattress protectors with...
- 2022.06.15
Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters Affected by Multiple Factors Strengthen Medical Device Regulations to Safeguard Consumer Rights
In response to the onslaught of the fifth wave of COVID-19 and the soaring number of confirmed cases, many patients are required to self-quarantine at home. Some patients may purchase their own fingertip pulse oximeter to monitor their blood oxygen...
- 2022.06.15
Healthy Meals Not Universal Weight Loss Remedy Beware of Discrepancy Between Actual and Claimed Nutrient Content Examine Ordering Fees and Delivery Terms Carefully
Many people pursuing a healthy physique are willing to spend money ordering healthy meals with muscle gain, weight loss, or slimming claims. Some service providers seized the business opportunity and market their healthy meals claiming the used...
- 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”,...