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Merchandise Marks Act, 1926. Under the provisions of
Section 9 of the above Act, Food and Drugs Authorities have
power to execute any of the provisions of the Act, other than
those relating to importation, in respect of food stuffs which
are subject to an Order in Council made under the Act. The
orders which so far have been made are as follows :—
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Honey.
Goods) No. 3 Order, 1928 .. Fresh Apples.
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Currants.
Goods) No. 5 Order, 1928 .. Sultanas.
Raisins.
Eggs in shell.
Dried Eggs.
Oat Products.
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Raw Tomatoes.
Goods) No. 4 Order, 1929
These orders prohibit the sale or exposure for sale respectively,
in the United Kingdom, of the products mentioned
above unless the goods bear an indication of the country of
origin. The term " sale " includes sale, wholesale, or sale by
retail, and exposure for sale includes exposure for sale wholesale
and exposure for sale retial. As a general rule imported
produce does not require marking when exposed for sale or
sold in quantities not exceeding 14 lbs. in weight.
Sale of Food Order, 1921. During the year Article 8
of this Order, which provides that eggs imported into the
United Kingdom should not be sold under any description of
which the words " fresh " or " new laid " formed part unless
the description includes the word " imported " or a word or
words disclosing the country of origin, was revoked by the
Sale of Food (Revocation) Order, 1929.