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It should be noted that the four samples placed in grades III
were manufactured by a firm outside this Borough. The Health
Department of the Council concerned was notified and subsequent
samples proved satisfactory.
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT.
As the Council appoints an analyst for the purposes of the
Food and Drugs Act, 1955, 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.
This Act is to ensure that adequate guards are provided for
heating appliances and standards are prescribed.
Visits have been made to shops selling heating appliances
during the year but in all cases the appliances inspected were
satisfactory.
RAG FLOCK & OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951.
One renewal of a licence to store rag flock was issued for a
wholesale store.
Two premises are registered for the purposes of the Act.
These are premises where upholstery work is carried on.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
This Act provides for a system of licensing and inspection of
pet shops by local authorities.
Two applications for renewal of licences were received and
after inspection and report were granted.
SHOPS ACT, 1950.
There are 352 shops in the Borough and inspections are made
in connection with provisions of the Shops Act, 1950, which are
concerned with sanitary accommodation, washing facilities, heating,
lighting and ventilation. Where plans are submitted of new