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Crystallised Pineapple Chunks.
This sample was of boiled sweets. The Public Analyst reported on the
informal sample to the effect that they consisted of sugar confectionery
artificially flavoured and contained no pineapple fruit. After some
difficulty a formal sample was taken and the report was similarly worded.
Unfortunately the report arrived too late for the Council to consider taking
any action on that sample. The item is not apparently in much demand in
this district as I have been unable to obtain a further sample. However,
some descriptions of sugar confectionery are of long standing and have been
accepted by usage, and it is not clear that the Council would succeed if any
action were taken.
Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine.
Three informal samples of the above item were obtained and were reported
unsatisfactory in that they were deficient of ammonia. The chemists concerned
agreed to withdraw their stock forthwith on being approached on the
matter. There is only a comparatively small and seasonal demand for this
product and it is subject to deterioration in stock.
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT. 1926.
The Council became the authority for enforcing the provisions of these
Acts and Orders made thereunder when they were designated a Pood and Drugs
Authority.
During the year two verbal warnings were given to retailers for failing
to properly label imported meat.