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The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) No. 1 Order, 1932.
By this Order, which came into operation three months after the
date of issue on 17th March, it is an offence to sell or expose for sale
in the United Kimgdom any imported butter unless it bears an indication
of origin. The provisions of the Order extend to all blends or
mixtures of butter which consist of or contain imported butter. The
indication of origin is required to be marked indelibly and in a conspicuous
manner. The requirement of marking on sale does not apply
to butter taken in the presence of the purchaser from butter in bulk
which is marked in the prescribed manner.
The obligation to enforce foodstuffs Orders is, by Section 9 of
the Act, placed upon the Borough Council by virtue of it being the
Food and Drugs Authority.
With a view to assisting towards implementing the policy underlying
this Act and the Orders made thereunder, a letter was addressed
in December to all traders concerned in the Borough reminding them
of the requirements as to the marking of imported produce. This
communication was in the following terms:-
9th December, 1932.
Dear Sir(s),
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.
From time to time Orders in Council have been issued requiring the
marking of imported foodstuffs with an indication of origin.
A notice has been prepared, with the assistance of the Federation of
Grocers' Associations, giving information as to the marking of imported
foodstuffs. I enclose a copy herewith for your guidance, and trust that I
may rely upon your co-operation.
These Orders are enforceable in Hampstead by the Borough Council
who have appointed all their Sanitary Inspectors as Officers under the Act.
Yours faithfully,
H. Lesie Oldershaw,
Medical Officer of Health.
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF HAMPSTEAD.
Marking of Imported Foodstuffs.
Notice to Traders.
Imported foodstuffs of the following kinds must, by law, be marked to
show where they came from:-
1. Fresh Apples.
2. Raw Tomatoes.