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Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.
The Council is responsible for executing the provisions of this Act, so far as relates to
any goods being foodstuffs to which an Order in Council under the Act applies, and excepting
any provisions relating to the importation of goods.
The Medical Officer of Health and the Sampling Officer have been authorised to act as
officers in this respect.
At the end of the year Orders were in force relating to—
Honey;
Fresh Apples ;
Raw Tomatoes;
Currants, Sultanas and Raisins ;
Eggs in shell and Dried Eggs ;
Oat Products.
Malt Products.
Various samples of the above foodstuffs were obtained. All were found to comply with
the requirements of the Act.
On three occasions unmarked imported eggs were found on the premises of retailers.
The eggs were returned to the wholesale dealers in order that the country of origin should
be stamped upon them.
Sale of Food Order, 1921.
Proceedings were instituted against a butcher for exposing for sale imported meat which
did not bear the appropriate labels. The defendant was fined £5 with £5 5s. Od. costs.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.
This Act which came into force on May 10th, 1929, is intended to regulate the manufacture
and sale of what is commonly known as reconstituted cream, usually prepared by
emulsifying butter With dried skimmed milk and water.
This substance gives the same analytical results as natural cream and cannot therefore
be dealt with under the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
During the year no premises were registered under the Act for the manufacture or sale of
Artificial Cream.
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACT, 1927, SEC. 52.
Nuisance Caused by Pigeons.—The number of complaints received arising from the
above cause was eight. Fifty pigeons were trapped and destroyed. It is estimated that
there are some 2,000 pigeons at large in the Borough.
RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919.
Fifty-six (56) complaints were received.
In practically every case the usual procedure was followed of requesting an examination
by the Borough Engineer and Surveyor of the sewer connections of the infested house and
the two premises immediately adjacent. In several instances defects were found and these
received the requisite attention of either the owner or, where only a minor trouble, the Borough
Engineer and Surveyor.
Eight Notices were served under the Act in respect of rat-infested premises.
Rat Week.—This was held from 3rd to 8th November inclusive. The usual circular
letter was sent out to principal wharfingers, railway companies, tradesmen, etc., and an
intensive campaign in sewers, etc., carried out by the Borough Engineer and Surveyor, who
caused 9,397 baits to be laid in 635 different positions, 177 rats eventually being found dead.
This number is of course only a small proportion of the number killed.
VERMINOUS CONDITIONS.
Cleansing of Verminous Persons.—Thirty-three (33) cases were referred by the department
to the Kensington Medicinal Baths for treatment under the scheme arranged with the
Kensington Borough Council.
Cleansing of Verminous Rooms.—Notices under section 10 of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1922 were served with respect to 96 premises, the verminous rooms
numbering 131.
The owners of 61 premises accepted the Council's offer with regard to the spraying of
infested rooms with a special vermicidal solution, 104 rooms being so treated at a charge to the
owners of 7s. 6d. per room.