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- 2022.04.13
- Press Release
First-ever Test on the Cooling and Heating Performance of “1 Horsepower” Inverter Split-type Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners Energy Efficiency Found to Vary by Over 30% Check Out the Warranty Period Carefully
The Consumer Council tested 14 models of “1 horsepower” (HP) inverter split-type air conditioners, covering the heating performance of 7 reverse cycle air conditioner (RCAC) models for the first time.
- 2022.03.15
- Press Release
Over 60% Electric Grills Posed Safety Risks 1 with Potential Fire Hazard Beware of Health Impacts of Indoor Cooking Fumes
The Consumer Council tested the performance and safety of 11 electric grill models on the market and found various safety issues in 7 models with the risks of scalding or electric shock during use.
- 2022.02
- CHOICE Magazine
Issue 544
- 2022.02
- Issue 544
疫下家務助理服務一覽 僱主、中介、僱員強檢需知
在新冠疫情的影響下，外傭從原居地到港後需要在指定檢疫酒店進行檢疫隔離，惟可作檢疫的房間名額有限，不少外傭因一房難求而未能如期到港，導致未能聘請外傭的家庭面對照顧長幼及處理家務的壓力。在外傭供不應求的情況下，不少家庭或會考慮聘請家務助理，以暫時紓緩處理家務的壓力。市面上有提供家務助理服務的公司眾多，不同公司的服務項目亦存在差異，消費者應如何選擇？
- 2021.07
- Shopping Guide
Air Fryer: How to Use it Safely and Eat Healthily?
Air fryer, which advertised as a healthier cooking method that can air-fried French fries and chicken wings, etc. without using oil, has become a sought-after item amongst many cooking experts. Howeve
- 2021.04.15
- Press Release
Electricity Tariff of 14 “1.5 Horsepower” Inverter Split-type Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners Could Vary over 55% 1 Model Failed to Meet Claimed Cooling Capacity Pay Heed to Huge Disparities in Warranty Periods and Charges
The Consumer Council keens to be the trusted voice of consumers in striving to build in the market an environment of safe, fair and sustainable consumption.
- 2021.02
- Issue 532
炸薯條過久過熱釋出可致癌物質 半數氣炸鍋存安全風險
抗疫期間，不少市民為了減少外出用膳，都會盡量在家煮食。近年興起的氣炸鍋，標榜可以較健康的烹調方式免油氣炸薯條、雞翼甚至以其他內置程式製作美食，因此大受歡迎。本會測試12款氣炸鍋，售價由$298至$2,080，測試項目包括安全及效能表現。測試發現，3款樣本溫度升幅過高，3款樣本絕緣距離不足。另外，不少消費者關注用氣炸鍋氣炸食物後會否釋出致癌物，故此本會按代理商提供的食譜氣炸急凍薯條及測試其丙烯酰胺含量，發現以不同樣本氣炸後的薯條的丙烯酰胺含量可相差68倍！
- 2021.02
- CHOICE Magazine
Issue 532