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Test Results on 25 Mosquito Repellents by Consumer Council Show One Sample That Seemed to Attract Rather Than Repel Mosquitoes

To keep mosquitos away in summer, we often resort to mosquito repellents while enjoying nature and outdoor activities. However, it is still necessary to be aware of the ingredients of ...

May 20, 2024BY Terence Tang

Consumer Council: 5 Models out of 14 Window Air Conditioner Have Cooling Capacity Lower Than Claimed

The Hong Kong Consumer Council evaluated 14 models of “1 HP” net-cooling inverter window air conditioners on the ...

May 20, 2024BY Kaworu Tsang

Consumer Council: 11 Infant Shirts With Buttons That Easily Fall Off, 5 With Straps at Risk of Getting Caught Around the Neck

The Hong Kong Consumer Council recently tested 30 popular infant clothing brands and found that many of them ...

May 20, 2024BY Yi Yang

15 Eye Creams Tested by Real People, Free Formaldehyde Detected in 1 Sample

HK Consumer Council tested the efficacy of 15 eye creams on the market, including well-known brands such as ...

April 1, 2024BY Danny Tang and Cindy Li

HK Consumer Council: Nearly 90 Percent Instant Noodle Samples Found to Contain Potential Carcinogenic Contaminants

In fast-paced city life, many people resort to instant noodles as a means to “fill the stomach.” The ...

February 21, 2024BY Danny Tang

Hong Kong Consumer Council Evaluated 30 Lipstick Brands, More Than Half Contain Allergens

The Hong Kong Consumer Council (HKCC) recently evaluated 30 lipstick brands, lip tints, or liquid lipsticks from world-renowned ...

January 19, 2024BY Danny Tang

Good News and Bad News About Peanut Butter

Many fans of peanut butter agree that the rich spread, be it either smooth or crunchie, is a ...

November 27, 2023BY Terence Tang

Multiple Tests on 15 Suitcase Brands Revealed Phthalate Levels in Handles, the Level in 1 Handle Being 45 Times Above EU Limit

With the holiday season around the corner and the peak travel season to follow suit, the Hong Kong ...

November 22, 2023BY Cici Yeung

Protein Intake From 1 Cup of Low-Fat Milk Is Equivalent to That From 34 Cups of Coconut Milk: HK Consumer Council

Plant-based milk has become a new trend in recent years, but it may not completely replace dairy milk ...

October 22, 2023BY Cici Yeung

All 29 Chocolate Samples Tested Contain Cadmium, 20 Dark Chocolates Contain Lead: HK Consumer Council

The Hong Kong Consumer Council published the latest edition of its monthly magazine “Choice,” on Oct. 16, which ...

October 21, 2023BY Danny Tang

Consumer Council | 13 Tested Hair Dryers Vary in Drying Speed by Almost Double

Hair dryers are common household appliances used primarily for drying hair. The Consumer Council tested 13 hair dryers ...

September 18, 2023BY Danny Tang

Insect Fragments Found in Pickled Vegetable Samples: Hong Kong’s Consumer Council

On July 18, the Hong Kong Consumer Council released the findings on 30 packaged pickled vegetable products, some ...

July 22, 2023BY Cici Yeung

Consumer Council: Energy Efficiency of 12 Air Circulator Fans Vary by Over 60%

The Hong Kong Consumer Council tested 12 air circulator fans, with a full score of 5 points. Four ...

June 19, 2023BY Danny Tang

Hong Kong Consumer Council Tests Skateboard Samples, General Points to Consider When Buying

In a recent survey conducted by the Hong Kong Consumer Council, 12 out of the 16 skateboard samples ...

May 17, 2023BY Connie Yuen and Nathan Amery

Consumer Council Finds Variations in Performance of Adult Diapers, Some Basic Findings

In a recent Hong Kong Consumer Council study, various adult diapers, incontinence pads and adult pants were tested to ...

May 17, 2023BY Nathan Amery