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receptacles, is separated or skimmed, i.e., machine-skimmed
or not.
All mixtures must be clearly labelled, and the labels must
not be obscured by other matter printed thereon; whilst
tinned articles need not be sold to an Inspector except in
unopened tins. All articles of food (in addition to milk)
may be sampled in course of delivery, but only upon the
request or with the consent of the purchasers or consignees.
Increases of penalties are allowed on second or any subsequent
convictions, viz., maximum penalties of £50 and
£100 respectively.
There are several slight alterations as to prosecutions,
e.g., time limit of 28 days for proceedings; minimum limit
of 14 days for summons to be returnable; name of prosecutor
and particulars as to offences alleged, to be given,
together with a copy of the analyst's certificate.
Finally, important provisions as to warranties are introduced;
whilst the appointment of a Public Analyst and
the due carrying out of the Sale of Food and Drugs and
Margarine Acts, become compulsory upon all Sanitary
Authorities.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
The Smoke Inspector (Mr. W. J. Perrin*) has been
energetic during the year—404 special observations and
enquiries having been made. There being no coal strike,
the Vestry felt justified in taking stringent measures to
minimise, as far as possible, the smoke nuisance in Lam-
*Inspector Perrin is also Food and Drugs Inspector, and in addition has
charge of a small sanitary area.