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It should be noted that the twelve samples placed in grades III
and IV were manufactured by firms outside this Borough. The
Health Departments of the Councils concerned were notified and
subsequent samples proved satisfactory.
Ice-cream generally must now contain not less than 5% fat, 10%
sugar and 1½% milk solids other than fat, although some variations
in this standard are permitted where ice-cream contains fruit or,
because of the Jewish dietary law, is sold as Parev (Kosher) Ice.
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 appoint 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.
Orders made under the Act require that on sale an indication
of origin be given in the case of certain imported foods. 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.
The purpose of this Act is to ensure that adequate guards are
provided for heating appliances and standards are laid down with
which they must comply. The Regulations made under this Act
came into force on the 1st October, 1953, and one years grace was
allowed until 1st October, 1954, for the sale of heating appliances
manufactured before that date.
Visits were made to all shops selling heating appliances and
the provisions of the Act explained. In several instances appliances
which did not comply with the standards were removed from sale.
No formal 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.