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- 2024.12.16
Plasticisers in 7 Desk Mat Models Exceeded EU Standards Highest by Over 220 Times Clarify Use and Wash Hands Regularly to Minimise Risks
When doing daily tasks such as cutting paper, writing, or drawing, many use desk mats to avoid scratching or smudging desktops, and a wide range of desk mats for different purposes are available on the market for consumers to select. In view that in...
- 2024.11.15
Changes to Public Performance Arrangements Led to Disputes Industry Should Honour Commitments to Build Hong Kong as an Events Capital
Hong Kong is an acclaimed events capital, with the government vigorously promoting its thriving mega event economy. The city’s calendar is replete with a diversified offering of public shows and performances. Not only are local show enthusiasts...
- 2024.11.15
Disparate Charges for Home Rehabilitation and Care Services With a Multitude of Surcharges Traders Urged to Provide Quotations to Help Consumers Make Smart Price Comparisons for Services Required
The growing demand for home rehabilitation and care services in Hong Kong, driven by the ageing population, has led to individuals awaiting relevant subvented services or with urgent needs to consider employing short-term private or self-financed...
- 2024.11.14
Bringing Your Own Container Helps Reduce Waste Cooperation from Eateries Urged Clear Guidelines and Incentives to Foster “Walking the Walk”
Disposable takeaway food containers and tableware are one of the major sources of waste in Hong Kong. The Government implemented new legislation on 22 April 2024 which bans eateries, in its first phase, from providing certain disposable plastic...
- 2024.11.14
Test on Bladeless Fans with Heater Function Revealed Heat-up of Heating Mode or Airflow Rate of Cooling Mode May Vary Heating Mode May Not Be as Energy Efficient as Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners
With winter approaching, while there are not many severely cold days in Hong Kong and most local homes are rather small, versatile bladeless fans with heater function are becoming more popular and more common. The Consumer Council tested 11 models of...
- 2024.11.14
Think Twice Before Using Non-Essential In-wash Scent Boosters All Models Found with Fragrance Allergens 4 Also Contained Environmental Pollutants
Owing to Hong Kong’s humid climate, to avoid musty-smelling laundry dried indoors or to maintain a pleasant fragrance in clothing, some consumers may opt to use in-wash scent boosters when doing laundry, yet it may trigger allergic reactions or...
- 2024.11.12
The 24th Consumer Rights Reporting Awards Breaks Records with Over 470 Entries Outstanding Reporting on Extensive Consumer Issues Illustrate Collaborative Effort in Promoting Smart Consumption
The Consumer Council’s 24th Consumer Rights Reporting Awards (CRR...
- 2024.10.24
Hong Kong Consumer Council and Thailand Consumers Council Sign MOU for Establishing a Consumer Dispute Referral Mechanism
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on cross-border consumer disputes was signed today (24 October 2024) between the Hong Kong Consumer Council (HKCC) and the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) to establish an information exchange and...