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Woolwich 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 39—
| Produce. | Date of Regulations. | Designations. |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat Flour | 12th September, 1929 | All-English (Plain). |
| All-English (Self Raising). | ||
| All-English (Yeoman). | ||
| Malt Flour and Malt Extract. | 29th November, 1929 | All-English Malt Flour (White Bread) |
| All-English Malt Flour (Brown Bread) | ||
| All-English (Pharmaceutical) Malt Extract | ||
| All-English (Bakers) Malt Extract (White Bread) | ||
| All-English (Bakers) Malt Extract (Brown Bread) | ||
| All-English (Veterinary) Malt Extract | ||
| Potatoes | 30th November, 1929 | E. and W. No. 1 Size. |
| E. and W. No. 2 Size. | ||
| E. and W. No. 3 Size. |
The local authority in London is the Metropolitan Borough Council concerned,
and the Medical Officer of Health, Chief Sanitary Inspector and three Sanitary
Inspectors have been appointed officers for the purpose of this Act in Woolwich.
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
retail. As a general rule imported produce does not require marking when sold
in quantities not exceeding 14 lbs. in weight.
Meat.
The Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.—Notice of intention to slaughter
any animal must be given to the Council.