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By-laws prescribing humane slaughtering came into operation in London in 1924, and
approved methods have been adopted at each of the slaughterhouses in the Borough. The
Council's Food Inspector makes frequent inspections to satisfy himself that these humane methods
of slaughtering are applied satisfactorily.
Bakehouses.—There are eighty-five bakehouses in the Borough, and of this number sixty-two
are underground. As a result of two hundred and twenty-three inspections which were made during
the year, two notices were served for the cleansing of walls and ceilings.
Other Places where Food is Prepared.—In addition to the premises dealt with above, other
places in the Borough where food is prepared or exposed for sale are required to be kept in
accordance with the provisions of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908. There
were, in addition to inspection of dairies, ice cream premises, etc., mentioned above, 1,296 inspections
of food premises.
Sale of Food Order, 1921.—Article 8 of this Order provides that eggs imported into the United
Kingdom shall not be sold, offered or exposed for sale under any description of which the words
"fresh" or "new laid" form part unless the description includes the word " imported " or a word
or words disclosing the country of origin.
In February, 1929, proceedings were taken against a shopkeeper for a breach of this requirement
and a fine of £2, together with three guineas costs, was imposed.
On the 21st April, 1929, Article 8 of the Sale of Food Order, 1921, was revoked by the Sale
of Food (Revocation) Order, 1929.
Merchandise Marks Acts, 1887-1926.—Under Section 2 of the Act of 1926, Orders in Council
may be made prohibiting the sale or exposure for sale in the United Kingdom of imported goods
specified, unless such goods bear an indication of origin.
The Orders which have so far been made in regard to imported foodstuffs are:—
Order. Relating to:—
Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Honey and fresh apples.
No. 3 Order, 1928.
Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Currants, sultanas, raisins, eggs in shell, dried eggs
No. 5 Order, 1928. and oat products.
Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Raw tomatoes.
No. 4 Order, 1929.
These Orders prescribe the manner of marking the imported foodstuffs indicated above,
on importation, on exposure for sale wholesale or retail, and on sale. The first two
Orders became operative during the year 1929, but that relating to raw tomatoes did not
come into force until 17th March, 1930. The requirements of the first two Orders were brought
to the notice of Kensington traders by means of a circular letter, but owing to the amount of clerical
work involved and likely to arise as a result of further Orders being made, the Public Health
Committee gave instructions for the requirements of future Orders to be brought to the notice
of Kensington dealers through the agency of the local press and the Kensington Chamber of Commerce.
Frequent inspections were made throughout the year to ensure that the requirements of
these Orders were observed.
Agricultural Produce(Grading and Marking) Act, 1928.—This Act empowers the Minister
of Agriculture and Fisheries to make Orders for the grading and marking of agricultural
produce of England and Wales. The following Regulations have been made by the Minister under
the Act :—
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (General) Regulations, 1928.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Apples and Pears) Regulations, 1928.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Eggs) Regulations, 1928.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Broccoli) Regulations, 1929.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Cucumbers and Tomatoes) Regulations, 1929.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Wheat Flour) Regulations, 1929.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Beef) Regulations, 1929.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Potatoes) Regulations, 1929.
These Regulations provide grade designations to indicate specific standard qualities of the
various foodstuffs mentioned, but it is not compulsory for all such foodstuffs to be so marked.
When, however, the goods are marked, they must conform with the standards laid down in the
Regulations. Special provisions are contained in the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking)
(Eggs) Regulations, which provide for the marking of eggs which have been preserved by
immersion in lime-water, water-glass or oil.