Consumer Council promotes healthy eating habits among consumers and publishes a report on the comparison of food ingredients label in its latest issue no. 260 Consumer Report. The Council also conducted a survey on the limits of reselling jewelries, consumers are reminded to check the terms and conditions of the jewellery shops they intend to sell the related products to safeguard their rights. In support of Consumers International’s 2015 annual theme of consumers’ rights to healthy food, Consumer Council examined 34 samples of pre-packaged cereal products to check and compare their amounts of fiber, sugar, potassium, and fat contained, and see if they follow the international ‘3 low 1 high’ rule. Examined foods include cereal bars, oats, cereal cookies, instant cereal drinks, and breakfast cereal. The Council hopes to remind consumers about the ‘3 low 1 high’ rule and to check the ingredients list on the package before purchasing any cereal products. Results of the report are now available in the latest issue of Consumer Report. Consumers like to purchase jewelries not only as ornaments but also as gifts to families. When purchasing jewelries, consumers should not only consider the styles, prices, and handiwork of the pieces, but also consider the terms and conditions of the jewellery shops they intend to resell the related products. A survey has been conducted by the Council for the terms and conditions of local jewelley shops regarding jewelries resold to them by consumers. Consumers can now check the survey details in the latest issue of Consumer Report. The latest monthly magazine also features the photo exhibition held by the Council in March for the celebration of World Consumer Rights Day. Further, to promote teenagers’ awareness about consumer rights, the Council is now looking for article submissions from local secondary students. Topics including laws and current news, etc. are welcome to be submitted to the Council for publishing. Submission fees are available and submission requirements are listed in this issue of Consumer Report. 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.
