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which have been imported into the United Kingdom must not be sold
as "fresh" or "new laid," unless the description similarly includes the
word "imported" or words disclosing the country of origin.
The enforcement of the provisions hitherto in force with regard to the
weight of bread and tea is now entrusted to the local authorities for the
purposes of the Weights and Measures Acts.
Proceedings were taken in respect of a sample of dripping containing
4.7 per cent, of water and a penalty of £4 inflicted.
Copper in Vegetables.—Many years ago when the use of copper to give
a fictitious colour to preserved peas and other vegetables was excessive,
a conference with representatives of the French packers resulted in a
marked improvement being effected. Since the war such vegetables are
also being imported from Italy and Spain, and in samples of these goods
either the amount of copper exceeded 2 grains to the pound, or no disclosure
was made of the presence of copper, and prosecutions resulted.
HARRISON AND SONS, LTD., PRINTERS IN ORDINARY TO HIS MAJESTY, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, W.C.