An aquarium in southern China has come under scrutiny for showcasing a robotic whale shark instead of a live one, igniting passionate debates around animal welfare and consumer rights. Videos circulating online depict a life-size robotic whale shark gliding through the waters of Xiaomeisha Sea World in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, following its reopening in October….
Four of 15 chain restaurants in Hong Kong have told diners they cannot use their own containers for takeaway, the consumer watchdog has found, as it called on catering businesses to contribute to the government’s goal of waste reduction. Consumer Council staff posing as customers made 45 visits to 15 popular chain restaurants during lunch…
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has found fragrance allergens in 12 laundry scent boosters and a chemical compound that could affect marine ecosystems in four of the products, calling on authorities to assess the need for labelling rules. The watchdog said on Friday it had tested the 12 “in-wash” products priced between HK$38 and HK$179 per…