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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.
Frequent inspections were made throughout the year to ensure that the requirements of
these Orders were observed, and cautions were served in twenty instances where infringements
occurred.
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) (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.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Eggs) Regulations, 1930.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Glasshouse Grown Tomatoes and Cucumbers)
Regulations, 1930.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Strawberries) Regulations, 1930.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Cherries) Regulations, 1930.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Dressed Poultry) Regulations, 1930.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) (Canned Fruits, Peas and Beans) Regulations,
1930.
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.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.—This Act came into operation on the 1st June, 1929, and has for
its object the regulation of the manufacture and sale of artificial cream.
Under the Act it is an offence to sell, or expose for sale, artificial cream under any designation
which includes the word "cream" unless that word is preceded by the word " artificial." Every
vessel containing artificial cream, whether in transit or exposed for sale, must bear the words
"artificial cream" in large and legible type, either on the receptacle or on a label securely attached
thereto.
The Council are required to keep a register of all premises where artificial cream is manufactured,
sold, exposed or kept for sale. Only one set of premises appears in the register.