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Milk. One sample of a number taken from a large
consignment was found to be deficient in butter-fat and to
contain a small amount of added water. The average butter
fat content over the whole consignment was satisfactory and
subsequent sampling showed no added water.
Broken glass was found in a bottle with a damaged top
at a school. It was impossible to prove whether the bottle
was broken before or after delivery, and no further action
was taken.
The majority of the inspection work carried out under
the provisions of the Merchandise Marks Acts, 1887—1953
relates to ensuring that the requirements of the various
Marking Orders made under the provisions of the Act of
1926 are complied with. These Orders apply to the marking
of the country of origin on imported foodstuffs, principally
meat, apples, tomatoes, dried fruits, bacon, ham, poultry,
butter and honey, upon sale and exposure for sale. The
inspections were made at 140 premises of 593 displays of
these foodstuffs. All of the infringements detected were of a
minor nature and were dealt with by verbal warnings.
The Labelling of Food Order, 1953, 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 such food to 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
specific labelling of certain foods. A total of 744 articles of
prepacked food was examined in 84 different premises to
ascertain whether there was compliance with the above order.
Food advertisements and labels have been scrutinised
for false and misleading statements and descriptions. No
serious infringements were disclosed. Corrective action taken
within the whole area or the County has equal effect within