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- 2018.07.16
Test on Honey Reveals Antibiotic & Pesticide Residues in 13 Samples Wide Variation in Freshness, Foreign Sugar Adulteration in 7 Samples
In the quest for health, many consumers habitually include honey in their diet. Fueled by recent claims of Manuka honey having antibacterial properties, Manuka honey costing easily over $1,000 still gains wide popularity notwithstanding scant...
- 2018.06.27
Overseas Education Advisory Services Impartiality & Transparency under Scrutiny – Call to Strengthen Self-Regulation and Improve Service Quality
Each year hordes of students from Hong Kong travel abroad for education. Despite the vast amount of information available in the market, the search process and application procedures prove all too often complicated and cumbersome for parents and...
- 2018.06.20
The Council & Japan’s NCAC Sign MOU for Cooperation Ushering in New Consumer Complaint Resolution Mechanism
The Consumer Council of Hong Kong and the National Consumer Affairs Center (NCAC) of Japan today (June 20) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration to put in place an information exchange and consumer complaint referral mechanism...
- 2018.06.14
All 10 USB Travel Adaptor Samples Found to Pose Safety Risks Manufacturers Urged to Improve Product Design while Government to Strengthen Inspection & Testing
To ensure mobile electronic devices are not out of power while on travel, many consumers now use USB travel adaptors combining the dual functions of adaptor and USB charger. But a Consumer Council test on 10 models of USB travel adaptors has...
- 2018.06.14
CHOICE Reaching Issue 500 Milestone Online Video Channel Launched to Spread Handy Consumer Tips
CHOICE, serving Hong Kong for more than 4 decades, turns 500-issue old this month. The monthly magazine has, in a spirit of “resolute perseverance”, carried the mission of enhancing and safeguarding the consumer rights and interests of Hong...
- 2018.06.14
Elderly Escort Service Varies in Minimum Charge by Threefold – Budgeting for Actual Service Cost Difficult as Surcharges May Apply
Elderly who are too weak or unable to move around on their own without aid often require someone to accompany and take care of them when going out. Due to the long waiting time for government subsidized community care service, many private or...
- 2018.06.14
Sanitary Napkins Vary Vastly in Multiple Absorption Performance Slight Leakage Detected in 2 Models – Consumers urged to Choose with Care
Sanitary napkins are considered as the most personal feminine hygiene products. Competing brands of women’s sanitary napkins variously promote claims of “ultra-thin”, “high capacity” and “speed absorption” which can ease the users...
- 2018.06.14
Spend Elderly Health Care Voucher Properly with Prudence Shops Urged to Enhance Services and Transparency on Charges
Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme (the Scheme) has been converted into a recurrent programme from 2014 to ease the elderly of their burden on medical expenses and provide incentive for them to choose private primary healthcare services in the...