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- 2020.11.16
18 Washing Machine Models Varied in Cleaning Performance Saving Water and Electricity Cannot be a Dual Win
The Consumer Council tested 18 washing machine models of 3 different types, namely front-loading type (commonly referred as “Big Eyes”), top-loading impeller type (commonly referred as “Japanese type”), and European top-loading type. The...
- 2020.11.16
Mycotoxins, Pesticides or Various Foreign Matter Detected in 35 Samples of Dried Pasta Manufacturers Should Strengthen Production Process for Better Product Hygiene and Safety
With a vast variety of recipes and a relatively long shelf life, pasta earns its popularity amongst the staple foods. The Consumer Council has tested 35 samples of dried pasta and found that 65% (23 samples) contained mycotoxin deoxynivalenol, with 2...
- 2020.11.16
Requirements for Opening Offshore or Mainland China Bank Accounts Vary 6 Smart Tips to Help Mitigate Risks
Whether it is for studying abroad, buying overseas properties, investment immigration or using e-payment services in the mainland China, consumers need to open an offshore/mainland China bank account to manage their funds flexibly. While consumers...
- 2020.11.16
Survey Found Home Renovation Quotations Generally Vague Industry Urged to Improve Quotation Quality to Avoid Disputes
Home renovation, be it a complete overhaul or just partial decoration, mostly incurs a substantial amount of money. However, consumers generally do not have much experience in evaluating the jobs required and the quotation. In case they are not...
- 2020.11.04
The Consumer Rights Reporting Awards Reached its 20th Anniversary Milestone Over 3,000 Entries in Advocacy of Consumer Rights
The Consumer Rights Reporting Awards (CRRA), now has reached its ...
- 2020.11.03
Consumer Council Launched the Brand New “Oil Price Watch” Enhance Information Transparency on Auto-fuel and Diesel Prices to Enable Smart Pricing Comparison
The Consumer Council has been monitoring the auto-fuel prices in Hong Kong since its establishment. Apart from issuing a number of market study and analysis reports over the years, the Council has also been publicising the auto-fuel retail prices and...
- 2020.10.15
Nearly 20% of Popular Dried Spices Contain Carcinogenic Aflatoxins Producers Urged to Improve to Safeguard Consumer Health
Dining out has become less common during the pandemic and instead, people spend more time cooking at home. While food ingredients remain more or less the same, the addition of dried spices could enhance the colour, aroma and taste of the dishes. The...
- 2020.10.15
Nutrition Service - Rational Consumption Based on Needs Qualifications of Service Providers Have to be Verified
Although Hong Kong has the longest life expectancy in the world, people with chronic illnesses gets younger, and the “three highs” are no longer confined to the elderly. In recent years, many service providers offered consultation services on...