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Baked cakes and puff pastry are popular foods. But in addition to their natural trans fat content, ingredients with partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) contain industrially produced trans fat. Furthermore, high temperature during food processing boosts...
HKSAR passport holders travelling abroad to some countries, such as Australia and Canada, are required to apply beforehand for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) at their own expense. The Consumer Council has received quite a number of...
As health awareness among the elderly has raised in recent years, many conduct regular annual medical check-ups for early detection of disease and undergo suitable treatment. This has spawned a burgeoning market for medical check-up services with...
Almost one-third of the population in Hong Kong have individually purchased private health insurance (PHI), worth over HK$10 billion in annual premiums. Although 43% of inpatients were covered by PHI, they opted to be treated in public hospitals. A...
People who need to stand for long periods in their job, people who are plump, pregnant women and elderly are vulnerable to the formation of varicose veins on their calves. The Consumer Council tested 10 models of palliative compression hosiery...
With summer fast approaching, an air conditioner that cools fast and saves energy is an important appliance at home. The Consumer Council conducted a test on 14 models of the “2 horsepower” window-type room air conditioners, including 2 new...
With the widespread use of smart phones and a whole array of other mobile devices, many extension cords now come with USB sockets that can simultaneously charge multiple electrical devices, offering great convenience to consumers. But a Consumer...
Paper kitchen towels are generally better than paper hand towels for water absorbency, so are more commonly used for cleaning, wiping hands and for food preparation. But the Consumer Council tests on 15 models of kitchen towels revealed that 5...