Consumer Council releases comparative test result on thermos vessels – Consumer Report no. 254

Consumer Council conducted a performance test on the heat retention of thermos vessels. 5 brands of thermos flasks and 10 brands of thermos mugs were tested. Details of the report can be found in the latest issue of Consumer Report no.254.
Many consumers like to use thermos vessels to keep beverages hot during fall and winter, and therefore Consumer Council conducted a performance test on the heat retention of thermos vessels. 5 brands of thermos flasks and 10 brands of thermos mugs were randomly chosen for this test.
Test results showed that the more expensive samples did not really show better performance in heat retention. For example, 2 brands of tested thermos flasks were rated under the same category, yet one brand was double in volume and with a price discrepancy of 20% when compared to the other. As for the results on thermos mugs, a brand with a lower retail price was found to perform better in heat retention when compared to the other brand that was double in price. Therefore, consumers are suggested to refer to the test result, published in Consumer Report no. 254, before making any purchase. Choosing the safe cooking oil is a concern to consumers recently and an article on how to choose cooking oil can be found in the latest issue.
The current issue also includes the article provided by Macau Breastfeeding Association on promotion on formula milk and the "International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes". The Association analyzed the sales techniques being used in the formula milk commercials to attract consumers to choose formula milk. Contents of the code was also introduced. Forms for the latest "Chinese crossword puzzle" can be found it the current issue and interested consumers and invited to participate in the game. Deadline for this "Chinese crossword puzzle" will be on 26th December, 2014 and 20 winners will be awarded with an electronic smartcard with a face value of $130 (deposit included). 10 winners from the previous crossword puzzle has been drawn and the list has been uploaded on the Council's website, winners will be notified separately. Consumer Report is now available free of charge at the Consumer Council (Av. Horta e Costa, N.º 24-A, Edf. Cheung Heng, R/C), and the service counter of the Council at Macao SAR Government Service Centre (Rua Nova da Areia Preta, Nº52), Public Information Centre at Vicky Plaza, libraries and bookstores. Consumers may also access the magazine online on the Council's official website (http://www.consumer.gov.mo). For enquiries, please call 8988 9315.