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another butcher was found to be similarly suspect, but subsequent samples
proved genuine.
Miscellaneous
Traces of preservative were found in a type of Japanese confectionery,
but a subsequent sample when analysed gave a negative result, so that no further
action was taken.
Merchandise Marks Acts, 1887 - 1953
The majority of the inspection work carried out under the provisions of
the above Acts is to ensure compliance with the requirements of the various
Marking Orders made under the provisions of the Act of 1926. These Orders
apply to the marking of the country of origin on imported foodstuffs, principally
meat, apples, tomatoes, dried fruits, bacon, ham, poultry, butter and honey,
upon sale and exposure for sale. Inspections were made at 196 premises of
956 displays of these foodstuffs.
Proceedings were instigated against a butcher for selling and exposing
for sale Argentine beef and offal not marked with an indication of the country
of origin. Fines totalling £7. 0. Gd. were imposed with £5. 5. Od. costs.
Another firm of butchers exposed for sale and sold Australian lamb with
the false trade description "New Zealand" applied. Two joints were involved
in a display of correctly marked meat and the matter was dealt with by sending
an official caution.
Labelling of Food Order, 1953
This Order requires pre-packed food to be marked with the name and
address, or with the registered trade mark, of the packer or labeller. It
also requires such food to be labelled with its common or usual name (if any)
and in the case of a compounded food, with the names of the ingredients in
descending order of proportion by weight. Furthermore, it controls the manner
in which the presence of vitamins and minerals is disclosed and prescribes
specific labelling of certain foods. A total of 942 articles of pre-packed food
was examined at 127 different premises to verify compliance with these Regulations.
False and Misleading Descriptions
Food advertisements and labels have been scrutinised for false and misleading
statements and descriptions. No serious infringements were disclosed.
Corrective action taken within the whole area of the County has equal effect within
each County district, and work under this heading is combined with inspections
made under the terms of the Merchandise Marks Acts and the Labelling of Food
Order.
A number of firms have labelled tins of Instant Coffee as "100% Pure
Coffee". This product consists of the instantly soluble solids of coffee obtained
by a process of dehydration. The insoluble portion of the bean is omitted.
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