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- 2020.08.17
70 Samples of Crispy Snacks Found to Contain Acrylamide, a Probable Carcinogen 9 Samples of Potato Chips and Potato Sticks Detected to Have Acrylamide in Excess of EU Benchmark Levels Over 80% of Samples either High in Fat or in Sodium Eating One Pack of
Potato chips, potato sticks and prawn crackers are popular snacks. They easily tempt both adults and kids into eating pack after pack. Opening a pack of potato chips” may even be a form of stress relief for many people staying home during the...
- 2020.08.17
Disposable Batteries – Service Life of Alkaline 2 Times Longer than Zinc Carbon Over 40% of Batteries were at Risk of Electrolyte Leakage
Disposable batteries are common household items, yet their durability and electrolyte leakage problems often caused criticisms from consumers. The Consumer Council tested 30 models of disposable batteries and found the average price per piece of zinc...
- 2020.08.17
Improper Storage of Sauce and Condiments Might Increase Food Safety Risk Tips from the Consumer Council to Store Properly and Eat Healthily
Sauce and condiments are considered as the must have “seven necessities” of traditional Chinese households. However, the local hot and humid climate could perish them if stored improperly, resulting in a waste of food to gastrointestinal upset....
- 2020.08.17
Poor Quality and After-Sales Service of Electric Massage Products Manufacturers are Urged to Improve Maintenance Services to Strengthen Products Durability
Electric massage products are widely available in the market and many people rely on them at home for relaxation or to relief fatigue. However, the Consumer Council has received complaints concerning inferior products quality and dissatisfactory...
- 2020.07.15
46 Canned Fish Samples Found to Contain Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium, Lead and Other Metallic Contaminants Rich in Calcium and Protein Contents but Beware of Excessive Sodium Intake
The hectic life of Hong Kong people deprives them of eating regularly and canned sardines, tunas and daces are among the most popular stocks in most households. From the Consumer Council’s test on 46 samples of canned fish, all were found to...
- 2020.07.15
60% of Men’s Sports T-shirts were Below Par on Odour Suppression Wide Disparity in Quick Drying Performance of Women’s Sports Bras Taking as Long as 14 hours
People drench in sweat when doing exercise. A good breathable sportswear would keep the body dry and comfortable. A test conducted by the Consumer Council on 30 models of sportswear products including 15 men’s sports T-shirts and 15 women’s...
- 2020.07.15
Over Half of the Cushion Foundations Contained Heavy Metals Unsatisfactory Preservative Ability in 4 Models May Cause Skin Allergies
Cushion foundation gives convenience and save time, a must-have item for those who love a thin and light make-up and the ease of a quick re-touch. The Consumer Council tested 30 cushion foundation models and found 4 of them fell short in...
- 2020.07.15
Read the “Terms and Conditions” of Food Delivery Platforms Carefully Both Operator and Customer are Obliged to Provide Accurate Information
With more people being stuck at home due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a surge in demand for food delivery services which has become a new normal amongst many consumers. However, there were nearly 170 complaints lodged with the Consumer...