NCAC NEWS(Vol.20,No.4)

INDEX

Outline of consumer inquiries and complaints collected through PIO-NET during the Fiscal 2007
Outline of safety hazard related information and risk related information registered with the Injury Information System during the Fiscal 2007
'Health food products' that contain ingredients claimed to ease joint pain
The capacity of 'magnetic water activators' to remove trihalomethanes
Be aware of the potential risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when using an 'irori' table
'Health food products' containing alpha lipoic acid (including the current sales status of these products)
Investment product multilevel marketing solicitations: those who have carried out a solicitation may possibly be subject to criminal charges.
Consumer issue involving paid warranty services for mobile phones
Consumer contracts signed by those with impaired judgement (focusing on consumer inquiries and complaints involving elderly people suffering from dementia)
Injuries/fatal injuries suffered by the elderly at home (based on the safety hazard related information collected by cooperating hospitals): Burns are the top cause of death.
Be aware of products using laser pointers that may be illegal and are nevertheless still available for purchase
A mobile phone contract resulted in large bills: Consumers themselves may possibly be subject to criminal charges