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- 2015.08.17
Beware of Microbial Contamination of Ingredients When Making Homemade Ice-cream - CHOICE #466
In recent years many families have bought ice-cream makers to make their favorite ice-creams at home. Ice-cream without dairy ingredients can also be tailor-made for those who are allergic to milk products. However, the Consumer Council would like to...
- 2015.08.17
CHOICE #466
LED Light Bulbs Vary Greatly in Energy Saving Performance Running Shoes' Quality not Necessarily Correlated with the Price Sterile Efficacy in Doubt for Hand Rub and Wet Towel not Clearly Labelled Beware of Microbial Contamination of Ingredients When...
- 2015.08.17
LED Light Bulbs Vary Greatly in Energy Saving Performance - CHOICE #466
The Consumer Council collaborated with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) to test 10 models of LED home-use light bulbs and found out the efficacy can vary as much as 100%. After being operated for about one-tenth of the claimed...
- 2015.08.17
Running Shoes' Quality not Necessarily Correlated with the Price - CHOICE #466
Many people tone up their bodies through jogging which, however, may inevitably strain their legs. A suitable pair of running shoes is therefore needed to protect ankles and joints. According to the latest running shoes test report published in...
- 2015.08.17
Sterile Efficacy in Doubt for Hand Rub and Wet Towel not Clearly Labelled - CHOICE #466
The raids of various infectious diseases in recent years and the sporadic cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreaks overseas have once again alerted Hong Kong people to the importance of washing their hands frequently and maintaining...
- 2015.08.17
Substandard Wedding Services Spoil Big Days - CHOICE #466
Wedding service has been a booming business in the market in recent years. The standard of services offered, however, differs a great deal from shop to shop. During the first half of this year, the Consumer Council received 31 complaints about...
- 2015.08.13
The Consumer Council publicly sanctioned 7 pharmacies Urging a stop of dubious trade practice for the good fame of "Shopping Paradise"
The Consumer Council is deeply concerned about recent cases invol...
- 2015.07.23
Consumer Council and the Laundry Association launching jointly the "Code of Practice" for a Win-win Consumption Environment
Jointly launched by the Consumer Council and the Laundry Association of Hong Kong, the "Code of Practice" is the first of its kind for the Laundry Industry to commit on self-regulation to achieve enhanced service quality and better trade practices...