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To ensure compliance with the Labelling of Food Order 361 premises were
visited and 1,337 different packets of foodstuffs were examined as to the
statements of the designation and ingredients of foods in the packs and the
declaration of the name and address of the packer or labeller. No substantial
infringements were discovered. "
Food and Drugs Act, 1938: Legal Proceedings
Legal proceedings were taken in 3 cases in respect of contaminated foods,
namely:-
(1) Section 9, Unfit Meat
Summons in respect of 20 lbs, of Beef unfit for human consumption
for sale Defendants fined £10 and £5.5.0d. costs awarded.
(2) Section 9 Nail in Cake
The two defendants pleaded guilty and the summonses were dismissed
conditionally on the payment of £2.2.0d. costs each, '
(3) Section 3. Mouldy Cake
Legal proceedings resulted in the company, who pleaded guilty, being
fined £5 and ordered to pay £2.2.0d costs.