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Preserved meat, etc., premises.
One hundred and fourteen premises were on the register for the
manufacture of pressed, pickled, potted or preserved meat, fish or other
foods. Two new registrations were made during the year. Seventyeight
inspections were made. Three notices were served for lack of
proper cleanliness and conditions were at once remedied. The premises
generally were satisfactory and well conducted.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.
The main provision of this Act is that goods imported into this country,
in respect of which orders have been made by the Privy Council, must on
exposure for sale bear an indication of the country of origin. The food
inspectors carry out the appropriate provisions of these Acts in the
course of their routine food inspections, and during the year made 286
observations. No infringements were observed.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1928.
This Act inaugurated the National Mark Scheme.
Regulations are from time to time made by the Minister of Agriculture
and Fisheries prescribing grades for " Home " produce. If the
quality of the produce is consistent with these grades the National Mark
may be affixed to the package. The administration of the Regulations
by the City Council consists in seeing that food vendors observe the
requirements of labelling and that the National Mark is not applied to
foods that are not of the prescribed standard.
During the year new regulations were issued by the Board of Agriculture
and Fisheries relating to types of fruit and vegetables (fresh and
canned), cheese, eggs, wheat-flour and wheat flakes, etc. The duties
under these Acts are carried out by the food inspectors in the course of
their inspection of food premises and stalls.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.
There are two premises in the City registered under the provisions of
this Act and three visits of inspection were paid to them. A considerable
amount of artificial cream is also made in bakehouses for use in confectionery,
and in restaurants for consumption on the premises, but
registration is not necessary in these cases.