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Public Health (Dried Milk) Regulations, 1923 to 1927. One
sample of dried milk, full cream, was taken informally and submitted
for analysis, proving to be genuine and to conform in all respects with
the provisions of the Dried Milk Regulations.
Offences other than Adulteration, (l) Misdescription or Misrepresentation.
Under the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking
Act, 1928), Regulations have been formulated which permit of the
application of Grade Designations to certain articles of food which
comply with stated conditions of quality and size or weight. The
duties of the Borough Council are mainly concerned with the marking
of graded produce, and regular inspection is carried out to this end.
Under the Merchandise Marks Act, various Orders in Council have
been made dealing with the marking of imported goods, and tradesmen
have been circularised as to their duty thereunder. Verbal intimation
of infringements was given in a few instances, but in the case of one
tradesman the circumstances necessitated legal proceedings involving
the infliction of fines and costs upon the defendant, amounting to
£20 12s.
(2) Improper, or absence of, labelling. No cases were brought to
notice.
Chemical and Bacteriological Examinations.
The chemical examination of food is carried out by the Public
Analyst, Mr. Henry G. Harrison, M.A., F.I.C. By arrangement with
the Seamen's Hospital, Greenwich, Dr. Arthur Davies, M.R.C.P.,
examines all specimens from a bacteriological standpoint.
Nutrition- Dissemination of Knowledge.
The diet suitable for infants and young children, and food values
generally are dealt with through the Welfare Centres and by the circulation
of the publication known as Better Health.