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"Sausages. Two samples of pork sausages obtained from a retailer
in your district were found to contain preservative although
no prescribed notice was exhibited at the time of the
sales, The retailer concerned was unaware of the presence of
the preservative, the sausages having been obtained ready made
from a manufacturer who had not declared its presence. An
official caution was issued to the manufacturer. Another purchase
of sausages from a different retailer was also found to
contain preservative. In this case the prescribed notice had
been removed temporarily and was later replaced. "
"Merchandise Marks Acts, 1887 . 1953. The majority of the inspection
work carried out under the provisions of the above Acts
relates to ensuring that the requirements of the various Marking
Orders made under the provisions of the Act of 1926 are complied
with. These Orders apply to the marking of the country of
origin on imported foodstuffs, principally meat, apples, tomatoes,
currants, raisins, sultanas, bacon, ham, poultry, butter and
honey, upon sale and exposure for sale. Inspections were made
at 139 premises of 568 displays of these foodstuffs. Any infringements
detected were of a minor nature and were dealt with
by verbal warning. "
"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. It also
controls the nammer in which the presence of vitamins and
minerals is disclosed and prescribes specific labelling of
certain foods. A total of 284 articles of pre -packed food was
examined at 85 different premises to ascertain whether there
was compliance with the above regulations. "
"False and Misleading Descriptions. Pood 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 the local Councils, and work under this
heading is combined with inspections made in connection with
the Merchandise Marks Acts and the Labelling of Pood Order.
"Examples where corrective action was sought are fruit
syrups described as fruit 'juices', slimming claims in association
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