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- 2021.02.17
Consumers Reminded of Broad Limitations on Portable UV Disinfection Devices Do Not Expose Skin and Eyes to UVC to Avoid Injuries
UVC radiation is often used for inactivating the bacteria and viruses in fresh water, air, and surface of objects. During the pandemic, portable UV disinfection devices have emerged in the market, claiming to be able to disinfect personal belongings,...
- 2021.02.17
Half of Air Fryers Pose Potential Safety Hazards Be Mindful of Air-Frying Food at High Temperature to Reduce Carcinogenic Risks
Air fryers, lauded for their ability to achieve deep-frying results without the addition of cooking oil, have become one of the most popular kitchen appliances in recent years. In fact, “healthy and easy cooking” has become a common selling point...
- 2021.02.17
Qualifying Deferred Annuity Policies Should be Compared According to Tailor-made Personal Plan Evaluate “Internal Rate of Return” to Enjoy the Highest Yield
As the population is ageing, many people have considered pre-emptive financial planning in preparation for a lengthy retirement life. Starting from April 2019, citizens are even eligible for claiming a tax deduction for enrolling in “Qualifying...
- 2021.02.17
Sugar, Sodium and Total Fat Content of Vegetarian Dishes Varied Consumers Reminded to Take Heed of Serving Size as Sodium Intake of One Meal May Reach 60% of Daily Limit
Recently, more and more people have adopted a vegetarian diet for reasons related to religion, health concerns or environmental protection. A test conducted by the Consumer Council and the Centre of Food Safety (CFS) on 10 types of vegetarian dishes...
- 2021.02.04
Over 30,000 Consumer Complaint Cases in 2020 Surge in Internet Shopping Complaints Triggered by “Stay-at-Home Economy” Face Masks and Travel Matters Became the Product and Category Attracting Most Complaints
2020 was an unprecedented year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. Despite reduced social activities and a hard-hit economy, the number of complaints lodged with the Consumer Council still showed an increase with a total of 30,935 complaint cases...
- 2021.02.04
“Year of the Rat – Top 10 Consumer News” Concluded with Record High Voting Numbers Anti-pandemic Supplies and Daily Necessities Garnered the Most Attention
The voting results of the “Year of the Rat – Top 10 Consumer News” poll event organised by the Consumer Council were announced today (4 February). Pandemic-related news dominated the top 10, amongst which 4 were related to anti-pandemic...
- 2021.01.14
65% Gas Water Heaters Performed Well but Price Could Differ by Twofold Support Inclusion in Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for Sustainable Consumption
In winter, nothing is quite as soothing and reinvigorating as a hot shower after a long tiring day. The Consumer Council, in collaboration with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), tested 20 models of domestic gas water heaters....
- 2021.01.14
80% Multi-purpose Disinfectants Showed Limited Efficacy in Killing Test Bacteria and Virus in a Short Period of Time Diluted Bleach and Alcohol Preparation Would be an Effective and Economical Option When Used Appropriately
As the pandemic persists, a variety of multi-purpose disinfecting products have cropped up, claiming to be able to disinfect the environment, objects and hands without pre-dilution, making it convenient to use. However, the Consumer Council has...