Consumer Report no. 277 published
Consumer Council’s latest issue of Consumer Report includes a detailed test report on sunglasses. Consumers are suggested not to determine the quality of sunglasses by their prices and to purchase products with instruction manuals. The main function of sunglasses is protecting the eyes. However, consumers’ eyes may be hurt if they wear sunglasses which fail to protect them from UV rays. Consumer Council tested ten sunglasses ranging from about $60 to $2,000 for their quality. Test result: all samples qualified regarding optical properties The test result shows that optical properties, including UV penetration depth, distribution of light on the lens, etc. of all sunglasses examined, meet the required standard. The test result also reviews that regarding optical properties and durability, the quality of the sunglasses has no direct relation to their prices, as many samples which cost more than a $1,000 score lower marks than those costing less than $100. Consumers may refer to the test report in Consumer Report and are advised to purchase sunglasses with instruction leaflet; it is also recommended to reflect any discomfort with the seller and inquire from an ophthalmologist for advice. Case online checking by consumers The Council launched the ‘Complaint case status enquiry’ early this year. Consumers can log into the system on the Council’s website and check the status of the complaint case they lodge at the Council. A detailed instruction on how to use the service is featured in the latest magazine. The current issue also features interviews of two Class A ‘Certified Shops’ from last year. Consumer Report is now available free of charge at the 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) and WeChat official account. For enquiry, please call 8988-9315.