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- 2017.10.16
Prepackaged Chilled Fruit Juices Detected with Patulin Contaminant and Preservatives, and Low levels of Vitamin C and Dietary Fiber
Fresh, preservative-free, and rich in vitamin C and fiber. These are some typical claims of a proliferating variety of fruit juices including cold pressed juices that claim to even “detox”, driving health-seeking consumers to splurge willingly on...
- 2017.10.16
Problems Aplenty Besetting Private Columbaria Operation – Be Vigilant of Contract Details to Safeguard against Unlicensed Service
For years, with demand outstripping supply, the market has seen prices of private columbaria soaring into tens or hundreds of thousands, and the emergence of a large number of unauthorised columbaria. The Private Columbaria Ordinance which came into...
- 2017.09.19
Council Names Time-share Marketing Company for High-pressure Sales Tactics Consumers be Wary of Signing under Coercion Unreasonable Vacation Club Membership Contracts
The Consumer Council has taken to task a time-share marketing company for engaging persistently in malpractices much to the detriment of the consumers. As complaints against the rogue operator continued unabated and rising, the Council today...
- 2017.09.14
A Comprehensive Review of Mortgage Interest Rates and Charges – Smart Shopping Around for Price Comparison to Reduce Interest Payments
The residential property market boom with prices rising to ever new record high has not dampened the buyers’ interest. Long queues of buyers appear whenever a new property is launched on the market. However, there have been prospective buyers...
- 2017.09.14
Choose with Care to Avoid Dispute and Loss amid a Plethora of “Value-added Self-enhancement” Tuition Courses
The market is full of self-enhancement or value-added courses of ...
- 2017.09.14
Over Half of Children Scooter Test Samples found in Non-compliance of Toy Safety Standards with Room for Improvement in the Steering Tube, Design and Material
Children scooters are widely popular but if these children favorites of a seemingly simple built and easy control should become defective in the construction or the material used, they could pose a significant safety hazard. A Consumer Council test...
- 2017.09.14
Quality of Power Banks under Scrutiny: 3 Found 40% Short of Rated Energy and 9 in Non-compliance with Safety Requirements
The modern day life is so much dependent on the mobile phone that it’s hard to imagine the device could suddenly stop because the battery has run out. That’s where the power bank comes in to your rescue. A Consumer Council test has found a wide...
- 2017.08.15
Be Wary of Online Hotel Booking That Don’t Match Expectations Read Payment Terms Carefully & Avoid Making Hasty Transactions
"Individual travel" has become popular and many travellers opt for booking hotel accommodations online. Although the booking procedure is fast and convenient, it is found that, based on complaints lodged with the Consumer Council, the methods of...