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- 2022.04.13
Delivery of RAT Kits Purchased Online Severely Delayed but Refund Denied Unfair to Consumers While Hindering the Fight Against the Pandemic
Amid the volatile fifth wave of the pandemic, COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits have become an important anti-epidemic tool when self-testing has become a norm for most people before they depart for work every day. While RAT kits are in high...
- 2022.04.13
First-ever Test on the Cooling and Heating Performance of “1 Horsepower” Inverter Split-type Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners Energy Efficiency Found to Vary by Over 30% Check Out the Warranty Period Carefully
Amid the pandemic, many people have spent longer hours working or attending remote classes at home due to social distancing measures. Besides, with summer just around the corner, a fast-cooling and energy-saving air conditioner is essential for...
- 2022.04.13
Slight 1.9% Drop in Aggregate Average Price of a Basket of Supermarket Goods in 2021 Unable to Offset Pandemic-induced Surge Price Rise for Common Food & Household Products at Onset of 5th Wave of COVID-19 Adding Extra Financial Burden on Consumers
Impacted by the fluctuating COVID-19 situation in the past 2 years, the grocery price in Hong Kong has seen a largely upward trend due to the disrupted global supply chain. In the early days of the outbreak in 2020, many foodstuffs and daily...
- 2022.04.13
Small Parts Came off in 30% of Children's Foam Play Mats After Tension Test Posing Risks of Accidental Swallowing Formamide Content of 6 Models Exceeded the Standard 1 Exceeded the Upper Limit by 9 Times
Foam play mats, available in a delightful array of colours, allow toddlers to crawl, sit and play on them freely, exploring the environment without worry of getting hurt even if they stumble and fall. However, when parents purchase play mats, aside...
- 2022.03.15
Over 60% Electric Grills Posed Safety Risks 1 with Potential Fire Hazard Beware of Health Impacts of Indoor Cooking Fumes
Indoor grilling has become a widely popular cooking trend in recent years, and especially so during the pandemic as citizens have been cooking more and dining out less. One simply needs to prepare the ingredients, plug in the electric grill to enjoy...
- 2022.03.15
Over 75% Stress-relieving Toys Fail to Meet Safety Standards Loose Parts and Potential Carcinogens Pose Serious Risks 1 Contained Carcinogenic Phthalate Exceeding Standard Levels By 250 Times
Under the pandemic, children have less chance to enjoying the fun of playing outdoors. Instead, they need to stay home for long periods, adding pressure to their learning and development. In such times, toys become their most common playmates which...
- 2022.03.15
Price of Private Columbarium Niches Could Vary by Almost 12 Times Pay Heed to the Legality and Self-arranged Procedures of Columbarium Niches Outside Hong Kong
Land in Hong Kong is scarce and expensive, not only for the living, but also for the deceased. While property prices in Hong Kong are the highest in the world, demand for columbarium facilities has also outstripped supply, with private columbarium...
- 2022.03.15
Surge in Livestreaming e-Commerce and Online Clearance Sales Traps Amid the Pandemic No Recourse for Payments Made to Personal Bank Accounts
Under the pandemic, the public has become accustomed to “shopping from home”, fuelling the prevalence of online shopping under the new normal. Many online shopping platforms have grasped the opportunity to create viral buying trends through...