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The following information is given with reference to the
unsatisfactory samples:-
Milk: One sample of Channel Island Milk was found to be slightly
deficient of the statutory 4% fat content. Subsequent samples
taken from the same source were proved to be genuine and no
further action was taken in respect of the unsatisfactory sample
Sweets: A retailer described on a show ticket chocolate liqueur
flavoured bottle sweets as Bottle Liqueurs As the trader was
genuinely misled by an abbreviated invoice heading, an official
caution was issued in this case.
Miscellaneous: A pack of enriched long grain rice with vitamin
and mineral claims was checked and the packers advised as to the
correct manner in which to set out these claims. The label was
suitably amended
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 and which relets
to the marking with an indication of origin of certain imported
food stuffs when exposed for sale or sold are complied with.
Inspections were made at 88 separate premises of 319 displays
of meat apples tomatoes, dried fruit and butter No serious
infringements were reported and minor departures from the
statutes 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 that such food 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 manner in which the presence of
vitamins and minerals is disclosed and prescribes the specific
labelling of certain foods A total of 211 articles of pre packed
food was examined at 59 premises to ascertain whether the above
requirements were complied with No serious infringements of this
order were detected Corrective action taken within the whole
area of the County has equal effect within the Boroughs and in
instance:; where incorrect labels were noted correction was
readily obtained representation to the packers or manufacturers.
Continental foods marked only in the language of the country of
origin were the most common type of infringement noted under
this heading
False or Misleading descriptions: Food labels and advertisements
have been scrutinised for false or misleading statements and
descriptions Again County wide enforcement brings benefit to
every Borough Examples of cases where action was obtained are
fruit syrups described as juices dubious claims for slimming
propel ties in lemon juice drinks, and a confection described as
Seedless Fig Bar which contained crushed seeds
Safe Milk: In addition to the foregoing four samples of raw
milk were procured within your district and submitted to test
for the presence of tubercle bacilli. None was found contaminated.
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