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made where a sample has been procured is increased for foods other
than milk; changes in the conditions for the acceptance of a
warranty as a defence.
MINERAL OIL IN FOOD (AMENDMENT REGULATIONS)
1955
Chewing compounds such as chewing gum, are now included in
the definition of food under the 1955 Food and Drugs Act, and the
above Regulations were made to provide for the presence of 12.5
per cent. micro-crystalline wax in such compounds, used to increase
their plasticity.
LABELLING OF FOOD (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS,
1955
These Regulations re-enact, with certain modifications, the provisions
of sections 32 and 33 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, which
the new Food and Drugs Act repealed, and cover the labelling,
marking and advertising of margarine and margarine cheese.
FOOD STANDARDS (BUTTER AND MARGARINE)
REGULATIONS, 1955
These Regulations, coming into operation on 1st January, 1956,
prescribe standards for butter and margarine similar to those
previously contained under section 32 of the Food and Drugs Act,
1938.
FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS, 1955
These Regulations give extensive provisions for the prevention
of contamination of food, not only during its sale but also in its
preparation, storage, transport and all stages of handling. They
come into effect on 1st January, 1956 (excepting certain provisions
involving alterations to premises, which are deferred until 1st July,
1956) and replace section 13 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, which
is repealed by the Food and Drugs Amendment Act, 1954, and
Regulations 19, 20 and 21 of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations,
1924.
FOOD HYGIENE
During the year the Chief Sanitary Inspector gave several talks
to food traders on food hygiene and methods for preventing food
contamination. These talks evoked keen interest and co-operation
from the traders.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
There are now no licensed slaughterhouses in the Borough.