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Merchandise Marks Act, I926.
Orders made under the above-mentioned Act are in force
requiring the labelling with an indication of origin of the following
foodstuffs:—
Apples, bacon and ham, butter, currants, eggs, honey,
maize, starch, meat, oat products, poultry, raisins, salmon and
trout, salt, sultanas and tomatoes.
The administration of the above-mentioned orders with the
exception of the order relating to meat is carried out jointly by
the district inspectors and the food inspectors. When the marking
of imported produce was introduced, there was reluctance on the
part of some shopkeepers and stallholders to carry out their
obligations. Constant supervision and explanation of the orders to
traders have resulted in a considerable improvement.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.
During the year no application for registration under the
above-mentioned Act of premises used for the manufacture and
sale of artificial cream was received.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933. (Part II—Poisons.)
In accordance with the provisions of the above-mentioned Act,
186 names of persons have been placed by the Council on the
List of Sellers of Part II Poisons. The majority of these poisons
sold are materials used for domestic purposes, such as hydrochloric
acid (spirits of salts), caustic substances, carbolic disinfectants and
ammonia solution which are dangerous to handle, and are therefore
subject to certain restrictions when exposed for sale.
The premises of listed sellers are visited periodically, and the
stock of poisons is inspected. When it is found that the provisions
of the Act and Poisons Rules are not observed by the seller, the
matter is discussed with him and he is advised as to goods he is
allowed to sell and the manner in which such goods must be
labelled and sold.
Two samples were submitted to the Public Analyst with a view
to ascertaining their nature. The first, of disinfecting fluid, was