🌍 World Jun 29, 2026 · Natalie Wong

Hong Kong proposes cooling-off period for beauty, gym deals to curb hard-sell tactics

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Hong Kong proposes cooling-off period for beauty, gym deals to curb hard-sell tactics
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Hong Kong has proposed a statutory seven-day cooling-off period and a 14-day refund window for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protection amid persistent complaints about unfair trade practices and high-pressure sales tactics.
The measures form part of three major policy recommendations suggested by the government as it launched a two-month public consultation on Monday aimed at addressing enforcement gaps under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance in..

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