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"(2.) Such markings will have especial significance,
"since it is most important that the samples taken
"should be from the articles actually imported from
"abroad by the consignees, and the inspector should
"take pains to secure that the sample is part of an
"individual importation, making use for this purpose of
"the facts supplied as to marking of the goods.
"(3.) Only one sample from any one consignee should
"be purchased.
"(4.) Sale by the consignee of the sample will be
"voluntary on his part. In proceeding to purchase, the
"inspector should state that he is acting on behalf of the
"Preservatives Committee, that the sample desired is
"simply for purposes of analysis, with a view to
"determining the amount and nature of any preservatives
"or colouring matters that may be used, and that no
"legal action will be taken in respect of the sample. He
"should say, moreover, that the interests of public health
"and of the trade are alike involved in the inquiries that
"are being made by the Committee, and express the
"hope that no obstacle will be placed in the way of the
"Committee by refusal to sell.
"(5) The quantities named in the attached list are
"the smallest that will suffice for the purposes of the
"Committee. If the inspector find himself unable to
"procure a small quantity of any article, and for any
"special reason deem it desirable to procure a sample in
"large amount, he should communicate the fact to
"myself and await instructions. This, however, does
"not preclude the purchase, for example, of a pound of
"sausages, or a pound of ham or bacon where
"necessary.