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Sec. 9 makes provision for the inscription of the names and
addresses on the cans, receptacles and vehicles of persons who sell
milk in the public highways.
Sec. 10 provides that a portion of any sample of milk taken in
course of delivery or transit shall be forwarded to the consignor.
Sec. 11 enacts that tins containing condensed separated or
skimmed milk must bear labels with the words "Machineskimmed
Milk" or " Skimmed Milk" printed in large type.
Sec. 12 provides that notices of mixture under the Act of 1875
shall not be obscured by other matter on the label.
Sec. 14 applies the provisions (as to taking samples of milk in
course of delivery) of the Act of 1879 to every other article of food.
Sec. 16 provides penalties to be inflicted on any person who
obstructs or impedes an inspector in the execution of his duty, or
who attempts to bribe him.
Sec. 17 increases the penalties for certain offences under the
1875 Act.
Sec. 19 restricts the time for instituting prosecutions under the
Act to twenty-eight days from the time of purchase.
Sec. 20 provides that a warranty shall not be available as a
defence unless the defendant gives notice of his intention to rely
on it within seven days after the service of the summons.
Sec. 21 provides that the justices shall on the request of either
party cause the alleged adulterated article to be sent to the Commissioners
of Inland Revenue for analysis, or if they think fit they
can send it themselves.
Sec. 22 makes provision that the production of a certificate of
analysis by a Public Analyst shall be sufficient evidence of the facts
stated in it; but a copy of it must be sent to the prosecutor three
clear days before the trial.
Sec. 26 defines "food" to include "every article used for food
or drink by man, other than drugs or water, and any article which
ordinarily enters into or is used in the composition or preparation
of human food; and shall include flavouring matters and condiments."