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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.
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.
The duties under these Acts are carried out by the food inspectors
in the course of their inspection of food premises and stalls. They made
250 observations during the year but no infringements were detected.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.
There are two premises in the City registered under the provisions of
this Act and four visits of inspection were paid to them. A considerable
amount of artificial cream is made in bakehouses for use in confectionery,
and in restaurants for consumption on the premises, but such premises
are exempt from registration.
Milk and Dairies (Consolidation) Act, 1915.
Tubercle bacillus in milk.—Six samples of milk were taken during
the year for bacteriological examination, and all gave negative results.
The milk was taken from shops in the ordinary course of delivery from
purveyor to customer.
Milk and Dairies Amendment Act, 1922.
Milk (Special Designations) Orders, 1936 and 1938.
The following licences were issued by the Council during the year:—
Dealer's Supplementary
licences. licences.
Tuberculin tested 21 5
Accredited 4 —
Pasteurized milk 34 7
Pasteurization of milk is not undertaken at any premises in the City.