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- 2015.11.16
Study Revealed that 30% of Chinese Beverages Are High in Sugars
To preserve health, consumers should not only beware of the nutrient composition of foods in the three regular meals a day, but also make careful choices of beverages. In a study jointly conducted by the Centre for Food Safety and the Consumer...
- 2015.11.09
Landmark Events of the Council in 40 Years
The Consumer Council was established in 1974, from the 70s when price hikes and product safety were greatly concerned, to modern days where privacy and sustainability become principles of consumption. In various eras, the Consumer Council has...
- 2015.10.15
Airlines Urged for Greater Transparency in APDT Refund
The Consumer Council surveyed 24 airlines on the refund arrangement of the Air Passenger Departure Tax (APDT) and found that at least 3 airlines imposed administration fee to passengers. Nearly 60% of the airlines surveyed required passengers to take...
- 2015.10.15
Government is Urged to Speed Up Amend Legislation for Extended Mandatory Use of Child Car Seats
At present, there is no mandatory requirement for child passenger to use car seat when travelling in the rear seat of private cars, making Hong Kong fall behind many advanced countries in child passenger protection. Since 2010, the Consumer Council...
- 2015.10.15
Higher Price May Not Warrant Superior Quality the Best Mattress Should Fit Your Body Shape and Sleeping Habits
Quality of mattress may affect how good one sleeps through a night. The Consumer Council tested 25 double-size mattresses and found substantial variations in stabilisation and lumbar support. Expensive models do not necessarily score higher points....
- 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...