By Ambrose Li
Four out of 14 children’s reusable raincoats tested by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog have failed physical and chemical safety tests due to having excessively long cords and drawstrings or posing a high risk of exposure to harmful substances.
The Consumer Council said on Tuesday that one of the tested products, a B.Duck raincoat, contained levels of plasticiser that were nearly 11 times the limit outlined in the European Union’s safety standards.
“The council has referred the test findings to the…