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To be marked :—
(b) On exposure for
sale by retail.
Method of Marking.
By means of one of the methods prescribed above
in the case of marking at the time of importation,
etc. ; or by means of a label or show
ticket prominently displayed on or in close
proximity to the bacon or ham to which it
relates so as to be clearly visible to the intending
purchaser, bearing the indication of
origin in letters not less than one-half of an
inch in height.
Bacon and Ham from which the Rind has Been Removed After
Importation.
To be marked :—
(a) On exposure for
sale wholesale ; and
on sale wholesale
and by retail.
(b) On exposure for
sale by retail.
Method of Marking.
By means of branding or stamping on the bacon
or ham in the manner prescribed in the case
of bacon or ham with the rind upon it ; or
by printing, stencilling, stamping or branding
on each container, wrapper, or other covering
in block letters not less than one-half of an
inch in height.
By means of one of the methods prescribed in the
preceding paragraph ; or by means of a label
or show ticket prominently displayed on or
in close proximity to the bacon or ham to
which it relates so as to be clearly visible to
the intending purchaser, bearing the indication
of origin in letters not less than one-half of
an inch in height.
Note.—The requirement of marking bacon or ham from which the rind
has been removed either before or after importation shall not
apply: —
(a) On sale, either wholesale or by retail, in any case in which the indication
of origin is clearly and conspicuously stated on an invoice or
delivery note accompanying the goods ; and
(b) In the case of a sale of bacon or ham which is marked on exposure
for sale by retail by means of a label or show ticket to a purchaser
who is present at the time of sale at the shop, place or premises on
which the bacon or ham is exposed for sale.
The Order does not apply to bacon or ham which has been cooked, canned
or potted prior to importation.
NOTE.
This notice does not purport to deal with the whole effect of the Order or
the Act, but is intended as a guide to those responsible to observe their
requirements.
For any further information required apply to: —
The Medical Officer of Health,
Borouch Hall, Royal Hill,
Greenwich, S.E.10.