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- 2017.07.17
Prices of Over 95% of Primary and Secondary School Textbooks Increase Average Rise of 3.2% Higher Than Inflation Rate
Summer holidays are upon us, and while students are taking a break, parents are bracing for the annual routine of getting children's textbooks ready for the next school year. The Consumer Council's timely, annual textbook price survey reveals that...
- 2017.07.17
Quality of Dash Cams Leaves Much to be Desired
Quality of Dash Cams Leaves Much to be Desired Take heed of Installation Requirements to Avoid Legal Violation Dashboard cameras (dash cams) could be a great aid to motorists in the unfortunate event of a traffic accident or collision. They help...
- 2017.07.17
Vast Variations in Household Pest Control Services and Charges
Hong Kong’s hot and humid summer is ideally suited for prolific breeding of insects, much to the annoyance of many if they take up residence in a home. Should the problem get out of hand, professional pest control is in urgent need. The...
- 2017.06.15
10 Times Price Difference Among Various Driving Schools Packages Beware of Additional Fees for Tuition to Avoid Unexpected Expenses
In recent years, enrolment in automobile driving courses has grown continuously. According to the statistics from the Transport Department (TD), waiting time for driving tests (private car and light goods vehicle combine) is over 200 days, on...
- 2017.06.15
Confusing Sales Information of Consumption Table for First-hand Residential Properties Improvement for Disclosure and Transparency Needed
Sales of properties have been exuberant in recent years, with property prices setting records, from time to time. According to the Land Registry's statistics, there were 7,498 cases of sales of first-hand residential properties in the first five...
- 2017.06.15
Environmental Performance of Washing Machines Varies Substantially Electricity Consumption Could Differ by 70%
The Consumer Council joined with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) in conducting tests on 12 models of washing machines. Variance among the tested models in both rinsing and water-extraction efficacy were found. Among models of...
- 2017.06.15
Hidden Sales Agenda Behind Free Body Checkup Talks Consumers are Urged to Guard Against Huge Spending on Suspicious Health Products
Many consumers are health-conscious spending generously on health products, in the hope of maintaining good health. There sprang up free health talks and body checkups that, in reality, are meant to promote sales and entice purchase, targeting...
- 2017.06.15
Luncheon Meat and Sausages with High Sodium Contents are Harmful Veterinary Drug Residues Found in 1 Sample
Although processed meat has been classified as Group 1 carcinogens to humans by the World Health Organisation since 2015, processed meat such as luncheon meat and sausages are still popular choices in the daily meals of Hong Kong people. The...