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A number of samples were taken during the year, details of
which will be found in the table giving a list of food and drugs
samples analysed (pages 17 and 18).
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT.
By reason of the fact that the Council appoints an analyst
for the purposes of the Food and Drugs Acts, 1938 and 1944, they
may execute any of the provisions of the Merchandise Marks Act
other than those relating to importation, so far as relates to any
foodstuff to which an Order in Council under the Act applies.
These are administered by my department. As much of the work
can be done whilst visits are being made for other purposes, it
does not take up a great deal of time.
The Act requires that an indication of origin be given in the
case of certain imported goods. A few cases were found where
foreign apples or tomatoes were not labelled as such and verbal
warnings were given.
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT, 1952.
This Act came into operation on the 23rd March, 1953,
and Regulations made under this Act came into force on the
1st October, 1953. One year's grace is allowed until 1st October,
1954, for the sale of heating appliances manufactured before that
date.
The purpose of the above Act is to ensure that adequate
guards are provided for heating appliances and standards are laid
down with which they must comply.
No action was taken during the year.
RAG FLOCK & OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951.
The duties of a local authority are to enforce this Act with a
view to securing the use of clean filling materials.
One licence to store rag flock was issued for a wholesale
store during the year.
Two premises are registered for the purposes of the Act.
These are premises where upholstery work is carried on.
No samples were taken during the year.