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Hong Kong beauty operators warn tighter rules may deal โ€˜blow to our tradeโ€™

A Hong Kong government plan to tighten regulations on prepaid beauty and fitness contracts has sparked concern among operators, who warn that a rigid refund window and caps on administrative fees ignore operational realities. The government on Monday launched a two-month public consultation on proposed amendments to the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, aimed at strengthening consumer protection amid persistent complaints about unfair practices and high-pressure sales tactics. Key proposals include...