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- 2018.12.17
Sale of e-Cigarettes and New Tobacco Products in Shopping Malls – Urgent Call for Full Ban for Health Protection
Everyone is familiar with the warning that smoking is hazardous to health. However, in recent years, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) with their claims that they are non-addictive and that they can help smokers quit smoking, along with various...
- 2018.11.26
The Consumer Council Named and Reprimanded a Beauty Service Group for High Pressure Sales – Called for Mandatory Cooling-off Period to Safeguard Consumer Interest
Today the Consumer Council named and reprimanded a beauty service group for adopting various undesirable trade practices, including luring prospective consumers to patronize; subjecting them to high-pressure sales tactics for pricey treatment...
- 2018.11.15
15% of Bread Samples are either “High Fat” or “High Sodium” – Sodium Content of Sausage Rolls accounts for almost 30% of Daily Intake Limit
Along with the convenience of “a bread a day”, such dietary habit may lead to excessive sodium intake and even obesity. In a test on 10 commonly available types of bread, conducted by the Consumer Council in collaboration with the Centre for...
- 2018.11.15
9 Facial Cleansers Detected with Allergy-Causing Preservatives Around 40% of Products Labelling in Need of Improvement
Cleansing is the first step to skin care. Facial cleansers must therefore clean well but consumers should also be aware of the possible ingredients that may pose risks of allergy or other skin problems. In a test on 60 models of facial cleansers,...
- 2018.11.15
Cumbersome Claims Procedures in Extended Warranty Plans Improvement Needed for Transparency of Household Electrical Appliance Maintenance Services
Household electrical appliances like refrigerators, televisions (TV) and washing machines generally come with manufacturer’s warranty during purchase; and some retailers even offer their own Extended Warranty Plans to consumers as an option. ...
- 2018.11.15
Test on Non-Stick Frying Pans: Heat Conduction Speed Varies by over 3 Times Use with Care Noting Divergence in Scratch Resistance & Durability
City dwellers are generally keen for efficiency even in their everyday chores. Non-stick frying pans, that are fast in heat conduction and easy to clean, are no wonder the handy choice of many in home cooking. A Consumer Council test has shown wide...
- 2018.10.15
Performance of 60% of Electric Storage Water Heaters Lower than Labelled – Product Quality in Need of Improvement
Electric storage water heaters are common in household, their safety and stable supply of hot water are of utter importance. The Consumer Council, in collaboration with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), have put to test 12...
- 2018.10.15
Soaring Prices of Second-hand Tickets on Reseller Platforms, But No Customer Service & All Risks to be Borne by the Consumers
The buying frenzy for tickets to hot performing shows and sporting events have spawned a market for ticket reseller platforms with faithful fans willing to pay a premium almost at high cost. The Consumer Council has found the prices of tickets...