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a well-known term which describes the liquid which remains after the abstraction of
milk-fat from soured cream by churning. The manufacturer agreed to correct his
labels, and the offence was dealt with by sending him a letter of warning.
EXAMINATION OF FOODSTUFFS
In addition to samples purchased in the Borough, labelled stacks and displays
of fish (84), meat (55), apples (104), citrus fruit (165), vegetables (21), offal
(58), and other miscellaneous foods (17), were examined in 221 shops. Formal
samples are selectively procured from retail shops based on these examinations of
labelled displays natural foods where there is doubt as to the accuracy of the
label or where there is need for further examination. The Inspectors of the Department
have, over a number of years, acquired a considerable expertise in the
identification of cuts of meat and of varieties of fish and fruit. The sample of
fish referred to above was purchased as a result of such examination.
NEW LEGISLATION
In 1962 new regulations were introduced dealing with emulsifiers and
stabilizers in food, and with preservatives in food In addition there has been an
amended Food Standard relating to table jellies. The effect of the regulations
dealing with emulsifiers and stabilizers and with preservatives is to define and
limit the additives which are permitted, and (in the case of preservatives), to
extend the range of foods and the types of preservatives which are allowed but
nevertheless closely limiting the quantities of such preservatives. No infringement
arising from the new regulations has been reported during the year.
THE MERCHANDISE MARKS ACTS, 1887-1953
Inspections are carried out under the above Acts to ensure that the requirements
of the various Marking Orders relating to the indication of the origin of imported
foodstuffs are applied. Inspections were made at 335 premises, and 170 stacks and
displays of meat, 493 of apples, 330 of tomatoes, 157 of poultry, and 6 of other
miscellaneous foods were examined for compliances with the Orders. Minor infringements
have been dealt with by verbal warnings. One more serious infringement resulted
in the prosecution of a butcher. In this case it was found that English meat
was correctly marked and that no imported meat was marked at all. The Magistrates
gave the butcher a conditional discharge on payment of £5. 5. Od. towards the costs.
SAFE MILK
Thirty-seven samples of pasteurised or sterilized milk were procured from retailers
in the Borough and tested to ascertain whether or not pasteurisation or
sterilisation had been correctly performed. Forty-one inspections of premises were
made to ensure that they conformed to the requirements of the Milk (Special
Designation) Regulations, 1960. Two of the samples procured failed to satisfy the
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