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- 2017.04.18
Misunderstandings Could Arise Easily from Wordings on Menu Clarify Terms to Prevent Disputes
Hong Kong is world-renowned as a "food paradise", with over 10,000 licensed restaurants in this tiny locale. When dining out, consumers look, not only for gourmet cuisine, but also for high quality service. Complaints lodged with the Consumer...
- 2017.04.18
Sugars Content in Yogurt Could Vary By Nearly 5 Times Be Wary of Health Hazards from High Free Sugars Content
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium, proteins and probiotics that many health-conscious consumers eat regularly. But many yogurts available in the market have added various kinds of sugars, health risks of over-weight, obesity and dental caries will...
- 2017.03.15
2 Children's Highchair Models Fail to Fully Meet Safety Requirements
It is popular for parents to buy highchairs for their toddlers. High chairs not only make feeding easier, but also help children develop the habit of sitting properly for a meal. The Consumer Council has conducted tests, in collaboration with...
- 2017.03.15
Choose Surveillance Cameras with Caution to Prevent Privacy Breach Reset Default Password to Avoid Being Hacked
Using a home surveillance camera has become more prevalent in recent years, as many consumers use the devices for checking on elderly family members or children at home, making sure they are safe, and some use them for security reasons. The...
- 2017.03.15
Echoing WCRD to Call on Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust
Building a digital world consumers can trust Consumer Rights Day, on 15 March this year, coordinated by the Consumer International (CI) takes on the theme "building a digital world consumers can trust". According to CI, over half a billion digital,...
- 2017.03.15
Flue Gas Carbon Monoxide Content of 3 Gas Stoves Exceeds Standard Most Samples Fail to Meet Claimed Heating Power
Testing conducted by the Consumer Council on 18 models of gas stoves found that the calculated carbon monoxide content of flue gas in 3 models, while in use, exceeded the maximum limit stipulated under the Domestic Gas Appliances Basic Safety...
- 2017.03.15
Quality of Cooking Utensils Falls Short of Expectations Do Not Trust Salespersons' Claims Too Readily on Product Efficacy
Consumers have become more and more dainty about eating. Apart from food ingredients, they are particular about cooking utensils for which they even spend thousands of dollars. However, it is possible that the efficacy and quality of what they...
- 2017.03.15
Sodium Intake per Serving of Nearly Half Meal-on-one-plate Dishes Exceeds Daily Limit
Meal-on-one-plate dishes are popular dining choices for Hong Kong people. They come in large portions, with a great variety of choices, at affordable prices. The Consumer Council, in collaboration with the Centre for Food Safety, conducted tests...