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Trade Descriptions Ordinance

Coverage of Trade Descriptions Ordinance in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 10:18 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 00:30 UTC
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  • BUSINESSJun 30 · 00:30 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hong Kong beauty operators warn tighter rules may deal ‘blow to our trade’

    Hong Kong beauty and fitness operators express concerns that proposed government regulations on prepaid contracts, including strict refund windows and administrative fee caps, could harm their businesses. The government has initiated a public consultation on amendments to the Trade Descriptions Ordinance to address consumer complaints about unfair practices.

  • BUSINESSJun 29 · 10:18 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hong Kong proposes cooling-off period for beauty, gym deals to curb hard-sell tactics

    Hong Kong has proposed a seven-day cooling-off period and a 14-day refund window for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts to combat unfair trade practices and high-pressure sales tactics. The measures aim to strengthen consumer protection and address enforcement gaps under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance through a two-month public consultation.