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- 2016.12.15
Inconspicuous Display of Permit Information on Websites Selling Fresh Foods Hard for Consumers to Verify Their Legality
Buying fresh foods on the Internet has become popular in recent years as consumers find it convenient and time-saving. Still risks in relation to online food safety cannot be underestimated and therefore the Government introduced a new regulation...
- 2016.12.15
Over 60% of Chicken Models Found to Contain ESBL-producing Bacteria in The First Ever Chicken Test
Antimicrobial resistant bacteria have become a global threat to public health. The World Health Organization has warned the world is headed for a "post-antibiotic era" in which common infections can become untreatable because of abuse of...
- 2016.12.12
Over 90% of Consumers Support Legislative Approach to Govern “Medical Beauty” Service Consumer Council Calling for a Clear Definition and Licensing Regime
The "medical beauty" service is fast proliferating in recent years despite the incidence of injuries and fatalities, problematic sales practices and service quality. The beauty-conscious are undeterred and splurging freely in their quest for the...
- 2016.11.15
Car Beauty Services Turns out Shoddy Costly Automotive Coating Becomes Regular Car Waxing
In Hong Kong, many car owners want to keep their cars looking clean and bright inside and out. Therefore a brand new type of car beauty service has come into fashion. This service, though very costly, can sometimes fall below consumers'...
- 2016.11.15
Electric Hot Water Pots on Standby Mode Could Cost $630 a Year Some Models Fail to a Full Boil
As winter is just around the corner, many families opt to use electric hot water pots to make a handy mug of hot drink to drive the cold away. Although convenient, electric hot water pots need to have power supply all the time, causing electricity...
- 2016.11.15
Mobile Data Transfer Services have Many Limitations Consumers should Beware of Privacy Protection
With the launch of many new mobile phone models, consumers replace handsets more frequently which inevitably involves the transfer of data from the old device to the new one. Most of the home appliances chains and mobile network service operators...
- 2016.11.15
More Expensive Moisturisers Do Not Necessarily Work Better Examine Product Ingredient List Closely to Avoid Skin Allergies
Many consumers like to apply moisturisers throughout the year in hope to increase skin hydration while not feeling sticky. In the market, there are a wide range of moisturisers available and their prices vary significantly from over a hundred to a...
- 2016.11.15
Strengthen First-Hand Residential Properties Sales Ordinance for Better Consumer Protection in Purchasing Property
Purchasing a property, being a significant consumption transaction in one's life, has always been of major concern. Although the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance (the Ordinance) has come into effect for 3.5 years, the Consumer...