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(2) That the use of the word 'Champagne' in reference to Cider and Perry
should be prohibited.
(3) That the use of the word 'Vintage' should be confined to wines and not
used for cider.
(4) That the word 'Instant' should not be used adjectivally in the description
of foods (but exception is made for 'Instant Coffee').
(5) That standard nomenclature be adopted for pre-packed fish and meat
pastes.
(6) and that Food Vending Machines should carry a clear statement of
contents.
It remains to be seen whether all or even most of these numerous
recommendations will be translated in due course into Official Regulations,
but it is indicative of the times and shows a trend of thought which reflects
the views of many of those who are most anxious about consumer protection.
Drugs of a more modern nature have not perhaps received the attention
they should have done in recent years, but several now appear in the list
of Foods and Drugs sampled by the Borough's Sampling Officers during the
year, and it is satisfactory to note that none were found to be irregular.
Most of these preparations are manufactured by firms of national repute.
MILK SUPPLY
Food and Drugs Act, 1955
The Milk (Special Designation) Regulations, 1963.
The Borough of Sutton and Cheam is a specified area for the purpose
of the "Milk (Special Designations)(Specified Areas) Order, 1951",
therefore all milk sold in the Borough is designated Milk.
The Milk (Special Designation) Regulations 1963 re-enacted with
amendments the Milk (Special Designation) Regulations 1960. The principal
changes are that on and after 1st October, 1964:—
(a) ''UNTREATED" replaces "Tuberculin Tested" as the special
designation for raw milk.
(b) The Methylene Blue test replaces the Clot-on-Boiling test as the test
for untreated milk to which a producer's licence relates.
(c) A general licence is granted to certain producers who sell milk
produced from herds owned or controlled by them in the course of catering
sales at or from the premises where the herds ar e maintained: this
licence is subject to conditions substantially similar to those applying to
other producers' licences, save that the quantity of milk to which the
licence applies is restricted to 50 gallons in any one year.
(d) A producer's licence, granted for a temporary purpose and valid for one
month only, is introduced.
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