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- 2015.10.15
Salmonella Found in Three Raw Pet Food Posing Risk to Pet Owners
The popularity of feeding cats and dogs with raw or undercooked pet food is on the rise in recent years as owners believed that the claimed natural ingredients would improve skin and coat appearance of their beloved pets, and the pets can live...
- 2015.10.15
Unscrupulous Online Pharmacies are Flooded with Counterfeit and Banned Drugs - CHOICE #468
While online shopping enables consumers to buy goods from all around the world without stepping out the door, there are risks along with the convenience, for instance, when purchasing medicines and slimming intake products. Recent years have...
- 2015.09.21
Competition in the Electricity Markets Discussion Forum co-organised by the Competition Commission and the Consumer Council
Jointly organised by the Competition Commission (the Commission) and the Consumer Council (the Council), which have submitted their respective views in response to the Government’s Public Consultation on the Future Development of the Electricity...
- 2015.09.15
CHOICE #467
Seasonings Could Contain High Sodium Content Read Nutrition Labels Carefully Varying Delivery Packaging Quality Risky to Buy Fresh Food Online Huge Difference among Residential Care Homes Charge with Various Miscellaneous Items Textbook Expenditures...
- 2015.09.15
Huge Difference among Residential Care Homes Charge with Various Miscellaneous Items - CHOICE #467
According to the Census and Statistics Department, at present about 1.5 out of 10 people in Hong Kong are seniors aged 65 or above. By 2041, i.e. in 26 years' time, this ratio is expected to rise to 1 in every 3 people. Population ageing is obviously...
- 2015.09.15
Read Details of Car Warranty Warily As Reality Usually Fails to Meet Expectations - CHOICE # 467
New car owners all long for a joyful first journey, but many of them end up being annoyed by the car warranty problems. In recent years, the Consumer Council received rising complaints about new cars, such as late delivery resulting in paying more...
- 2015.09.15
Seasonings Could Contain High Sodium Content Read Nutrition Labels Carefully - CHOICE # 467
Condiments and sauces come in a wide variety and they enhance flavour of foods when used properly. Even though taste may be enhanced by adding sodium and sugar containing condiments and sauces, excessive use will increase health risks. After...
- 2015.09.15
Textbook Expenditures Rise Close In Line with Inflation But Deviate By As Much As 7.9 Times in the Same Grade - CHOICE #467
The annual textbook expenditure survey undertaken by the Consumer Council reveals that textbook expenditures for the secondary and primary sectors have soared on average by 3.2% and 4.2% respectively over the last year, similar to the CPI rate of...