Hong Kong’s Consumer Council found a range of health concerns in lip balms it tested. Photo: Consumer Council Hong Kong’s Consumer Council found a range of health concerns in lip balms it tested. Photo: Consumer Council
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council found a range of health concerns in lip balms it tested. Photo: Consumer Council
Hong Kong /  Hong Kong economy

Some lip balms on sale in Hong Kong can damage your health, consumer safety watchdog says

  • Some offerings contain potentially carcinogenic substances, while others have ingredients that can be associated with internal organ inflammation, tests find
  • Parents warned that children could overuse flavoured or scented products

Topic |   Consumer protection in Hong Kong
Cannix Yau
Cannix Yau

Updated: 10:14pm, 16 Mar, 2020

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Hong Kong’s Consumer Council found a range of health concerns in lip balms it tested. Photo: Consumer Council Hong Kong’s Consumer Council found a range of health concerns in lip balms it tested. Photo: Consumer Council
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council found a range of health concerns in lip balms it tested. Photo: Consumer Council
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