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Vegetarian diet conjures up an image of pure light healthy food. However, a Consumer Council test on 35 prepackaged vegetarian meats has found various problems, including 60% of them belonging to “high sodium” food, and none fully complying with...
The Consumer Rights Reporting Awards (CRRA), now in its 19th year, was first launched in 2001 by the Consumer Council in conjunction with the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) and the Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (HKPPA). This...
Many consumers search online or use other channels to find drainage clearance services when they come across clogged drain and leakage in the bathroom as urgent action is required to tackle the problem. However, complaints lodged with the Consumer...
There are wide varieties of throat lozenges in the market, claiming to kill germs and bring relief to throat itchiness and pain. The popularity of these products is evident from their availability in a wide range of retail outlets, including...
Purchasing a full set of textbooks for a student may cost as much as several thousand dollars and parents are therefore very concerned about textbook price hikes every year. Primary and secondary textbook prices have been on the rise for the past 4...
City dwellers are health conscious. As many products claim to have antibacterial function/ability, the Consumer Council has conducted test on a total of 35 hand wash products of which 15 models claimed to have antibacterial function while 8 out of...
While the functions of home appliances have been increasing, many consumers complain that they are not as durable as they used to be but is that really true? The Consumer Council collected the actual experience of over 1,400 families in an in-depth...
Although cooking could help relieve stress for some, washing piles of dirty dishes could be tedious and time-consuming. Unfortunately, Hong Kong’s living environment is too small for a floor-mounted dishwasher and therefore hard for such appliance...