Commerce (Meat Export) Regulations (Amendment) (Cth)

STATUTORY RULES.

1936. No. 138.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1935 AND THE COMMERCE (TRADE DESCRIPTIONS) ACT 1905-1933.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1935 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933.

Dated this Thirtieth day of September, 1936.

(SGD.) GOWRIE.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

for Minister of State for Commerce and on behalf of the Minister of State for Trade and Customs.

Amendments of the Commerce (Meat Export) Regulations.

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the first day of October, 1936.

Interpretation.

2. In these Regulations, any reference to a regulation shall be read as a reference to a regulation contained in the Commerce (Meat Export) Regulations, as amended to the date of commencement of these Regulations.

Definitions.

3. Regulation 3 is amended—

(a) by omitting from the definition of “Meat” the words “or goats” and inserting in their stead the words “goats, rabbits or hares”; and

(b) by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—

“(2.) In these Regulations, any reference to a form shall be read as a reference to a form in the First Schedule to these Regulations”.

Amendment of regulations 6, 18 and 72.

4. Regulations 6, 18 and 72 are amended by omitting the words “in the Schedule to these Regulations” (wherever occurring).

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1936.

  Statutory Rules 1923, No. 36, as amended by Statutory Rules 1924, No. 127; 1927, No. 130; 1933, No. 119; and 1934, No. 63.

4956.—8/15.9.1936.—Price 8d.

 

5.After regulation 74 the following regulations are inserted:—

Quality standards for rabbits.

74a. Rabbits intended for export shall be graded for quality as follows:—

(a) ‘First grade furred rabbits’—comprising unskinned rabbits in prime condition and free from blemish and, in the case of does, rabbits in which there is no evidence of milk secretion;

(b)‘Second grade furred rabbits’—comprising unskinned rabbits in good but not prime condition and free from blemishes excepting those of a slight and superficial nature; and

(c) ‘Skinned rabbits’—comprising—

(i) rabbits from which the head, skin and feet have been removed, and which are in prime or good condition and reasonably free from blemish; and

(ii) in the case of rabbits intended for export to such destinations as the Minister from time to time approves, rabbits from which the skin and feet, but not the head, have been removed, and which are in prime or good condition and reasonably free from blemish.

Weight standards for rabbits.

“74b.—(1.) Furred rabbits intended for export shall be graded for weight as follows:—

(a) ‘Extra large’ or ‘Special’—comprising rabbits each 3¼ lbs. or over in weight;

(b)‘Large’—comprising rabbits each 2½ lbs. or over in weight;

(c) ‘Young’—comprising rabbits each 2 lbs. or over but less than 2½ lbs. in weight;

(d) ‘Small’—comprising rabbits each 1½ lbs. or over but less than 2 lbs. in weight;

(e) ‘Small, headless and feetless’—comprising rabbits each 1¼ lbs. or over but less than 2 lbs. in weight without heads and feet; and

(f) ‘Skinners’—comprising rabbits each not less than 1¼lbs. in weight when skinned.

“(2.) The reference in this regulation to weight means the weight when the rabbits are frozen.

Grade standards for hares .

“74c.— (1.) Hares intended for export shall be graded for quality and weight as follows:—

(a) ‘First grade hares’—comprising hares in prime condition each 7 lbs. or over in weight; and

(b) ‘Second grade hares’—comprising hares in prime condition each 6 lbs. or over but less than 7 lbs. in weight.

“(2.) The reference to weight in this regulation means the weight when the hares are frozen.

Preparation of boned rabbit or hare meat.

“74d. Boned rabbit or hare meat intended for export shall be prepared and packed as follows:—

(a) Sound rabbit or hare meat only shall be used;

(b) The meat shall be frozen in blocks in two layers to each block;

(c) The blocks shall be wrapped in good quality vegetable parchment or waxed paper after freezing; and

(d) The blocks shall be packed in boxes.

 

Crates or boxes for rabbits, hares, &c.

“74e.—(1.) Rabbits and hares of all grades and all rabbit and hare meat intended for export shall be packed in clean new crates or cases constructed of well-seasoned soft-wood or hard-wood which has been smoothly sawn or dressed to the satisfaction of the Secretary.

“(2.) The crates and cases shall be sufficiently strong, in the opinion of the Secretary, to withstand such handling as is ordinarily incidental to transport to destinations beyond the Commonwealth.

Rabbits or hares to be placed in cool store.

“74e. When rabbits and hares have been inspected and examined in accordance with these Regulations, they shall, within two hours after inspection and examination, be placed in cool store at an appointed place at a temperature not exceeding 10° Fahrenheit until hard frozen and not exceeding 15° Fahrenheit thereafter and shall not be removed therefrom without the authority of an inspector or grader.”.

Inspector’s certificate.

6. Regulation 81 is amended by inserting, after the word “meat” (second occurring), the words other than lamb, teg and mutton,”.

Export stamps.

7. Regulation 82 is amended by inserting, after the word “meat” (first occurring), the words other than lamb, teg and mutton,”.

8. After regulation 82 the following regulation is inserted:—

Certification of lamb, teg and mutton.

82a.—(1.) Lamb, teg and mutton intended for export shall be classified in accordance with the grades and weights specified in the Second and Third Schedules to these Regulations respectively.

“(2.) The prescribed tag shall be attached to each carcass.

“(3.) Lamb, teg mutton, wether or maiden ewe mutton, ewe mutton and ram mutton passed for export shall be designated on the coverings of the carcasses and on the prescribed tags as ‘Lamb’, ‘Teg’, ‘Wether and/or M/E Mutton’, ‘Ewe Mutton’, or ‘Ram Mutton’, as the case may be.

“(4.) Lamb which has been passed for export as summer lamb shall be indicated on the coverings of the carcasses and on the prescribed tags by a brand which has been registered by the operator or proprietor of a registered establishment or the exporter as a brand for exclusive use on summer lamb only.

“(5.) Merino mutton which has been classified into a separate class shall be indicated on the coverings of the carcasses and on the prescribed tags by a brand which has been registered by the operator or proprietor of a registered establishment or the exporter as a brand for exclusive use on merino mutton only.

“(6.) Where first and second quality lamb 28 lbs. and under in weight is to be exported as a separate class, the cypher mark ‘D’ shall be applied to the coverings of the carcasses and to the prescribed tags to indicate weight range.

“(7.) Where third quality lambs are classified into two classes, cypher marks indicating weight range shall be applied as follows:—

(a) The cypher mark ‘L’ shall be applied, immediately beneath the word ‘lamb to the coverings of the meat and to the prescribed tags in the case of lambs weighing 28 lbs. or under; and

(b) The cypher mark ‘O’ shall be applied in the like position to the coverings and to the prescribed tags in the case of lambs weighing over 28 lbs.

 

“(8.) Where summer lambs are classified into two classes, cypher marks shall be applied as follows:—

(a) The cypher mark ‘A’ shall be applied, immediately beneath the word ‘lamb’, to the coverings of the carcasses and to the prescribed tags where the class bears the appearance of mutton in a limited degree; and

(b) The cypher mark ‘B’ shall be applied in the like position to the coverings and to the prescribed tags where the mutton appearance in the class is more pronounced.

“(9.) Where ram mutton is classified into two classes, cypher marks indicating weight range shall be applied as follows:—

(a) The cypher mark ‘Y’ shall be applied, immediately beneath the words ‘Ram mutton’, to the coverings of the carcasses and to the prescribed tags in the case of rams weighing 50 lbs, and under; and

(b) The cypher mark ‘Z’ shall be applied in the like position to the coverings and to the prescribed tags in the case of rams weighing over 50 lbs.

“(10.) For the purposes of this regulation, a prescribed tag shall comply with the following provisions:—

(a) The tag shall be not less than 1½ inches nor more than 1¾ inches in width and not less than 3¼ inches nor more than 3¾ inches in length;

(b) On one side of the tag there shall appear—

(i) the Commonwealth Coat of Arms;

(ii) the word ‘Australia’;

(iii) the certificate of an inspector to the effect that the meat was at the date of inspection free from disease and suitable in every way for human consumption;

(iv) a facsimile of the signature of the inspector;

(v) a cypher mark denoting the month of slaughter; and

(vi) in the discretion of the exporter, the name of the State in which the carcass was treated;

(c) On the reverse side of the tag, there shall appear—-

(i) the name or registered brand of the operator or proprietor of a registered establishment or the exporter;

(ii) the designation of the meat as prescribed in sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation;

(iii) the weight of the carcass or the appropriate cypher mark indicating the weight range thereof as specified in the Second and Third Schedules to these Regulations respectively; and

(iv) if any of the additional classifications referred to in sub-regulation (6.), (7.), (8.) or (9.) of this regulation is made, the cypher mark indicated in that sub-regulation with respect to the classification in question;

 

(d) The certificate appearing on the tag shall be printed length-wise;

(e) The colour of the tag for a particular grade shall be that specified in the Second or Third Schedule to these Regulations, as the case requires; and

(f) The tag shall comply with any other requirement of these Schedules with respect to the grade in question.”.

9. After regulation 85 the following regulation is inserted:—

Trade description to be applied to rabbits, hares, &c.

“85a.—(1.) In the case of rabbits or hares the trade description shall, in addition to the provisions of regulations 84 of these Regulations, comply with the following provisions:—

(a) In the case of furred rabbits or hares, the standard quality and minimum weight of the rabbits or hares and also the number of rabbits or hares shall be clearly marked on the outside of each crate;

(b) In the case of skinned rabbits, the net weight of the contents of each box and also the number of rabbits contained therein shall be clearly marked on the outside of the box;

(c) In the case of boned rabbit or hare meat, the net weight of the contents shall be clearly marked on the outside of each box; and

(d) In the case of rabbits and hares of all grades and all rabbit and hare meat, the ‘approved for export’ stamp shall be applied by an authorized officer on the outside of the crates or boxes, together with a number denoting the grader who passed the goods for export.

“(2.) The colour of the markings on the crates or boxes containing rabbits or hares or rabbit or hare meat shall be as follows:—

(a) In the case of first grade furred rabbits or first grade hares—blue;

(b) In the case of second grade furred rabbits or second grade hares—red; and

(c) In the case of skinned rabbits or boned rabbit or hare meat —black.”.

Notice of intention to export.

10. Regulation 89 is amended by omitting the words “in the Schedule to these Regulations”.

Export permits.

11. Regulation 91 is amended by omitting the words “in the Schedule”.

Certificates by inspectors.

12. Regulation 93 is amended—

(a) by inserting, after the word and letter “Forms F,”, the letters and figures “ F.1., F.2., F.3.,”; and

(b) by omitting the words “in the Schedule”.

Application for registration.

13. Regulation 95 is amended by omitting the words “in the Schedule”.

 

Amendment of Schedule.

14. The Schedule to the Commerce (Meat Export) Regulations is amended—

(a) by inserting, before the word “Schedule” (first occurring), the word “First”; and

(b) by inserting, after Form F, the following Forms:—

Form F1.Regulation 93.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No………….

The Customs Act 1901-1935.

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933

Commerce (Meat Export) Regulations.

department of commerce.

RABBITS OR HARES.

First Grade Certificate.

*Here insert “First Grade Furred Rabbits” or “First Grade Hares”, as the case may be.

This is to Certify that......................crates of.................. branded.....................were examined at..................................Freezing Works and graded as *……………………………..These goods were at time of examination thoroughly sound and suitable for human consumption.

Shipped per SS..............................to………………................on........................................19…...

Dated at...............................in the State of...................................this .................................day of...................................19….

..........................................Examining Officer.

Form F2. Regulation 93.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No.........

The Customs Act 1901-1935.

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933

Commerce (Meat Export) Regulations.

department of commerce.

RABBITS OR HARES.

Second Grade Certificate.

* Here insert “Second Grade Furred Rabbits” or “Second Grade Hares”, as the case may be.

This is to Certify that....................................................................crates of........................................... branded......................................were examined at......................Freezing Works and graded as *.........................These goods were at time of examination thoroughly sound and suitable for human consumption.

Shipped per SS.................................to…………………...............on……………...............19....

Dated at............................in the State of...............................................this ……..................day of....................19…..

………................................Examining Officer.

 

Form F3. Regulation 93.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No.........

The Customs Act 1901-1935.

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1933

Commerce (Meat Export) Regulations.

department of commerce.

RABBITS.

Skinned Rabbits Grade Certificate.

This to Certify that..........................cases of Skinned Rabbits branded ....................were examined and graded at..................Freezing Works. These goods were at time of examination thoroughly sound and suitable for human consumption.

Shipped per SS.......................................to..........................on……………………..............19....

Dated at.....................................in the State of..............................................this ......................day of....................19…..

..............................Examining Officer.

Addition of Second and Third Schedules.

15. After the First Schedule to the Commerce (Meat Export) Regulations the following Schedules are added:—

“THE SECOND SCHEDULE.

Regulation. 82a.

Classification of Crossbred or Crossbred and Merino Lamb, Teg and Mutton, Colours of Prescribed Tags and Cypher Marks Indicating Weight Range.

Class of Meat.	Grade.	Weight Range for Carcasses.	Colour of Prescribed Tag to be applied to Carcass.	Cypher Mark indicating Weight Range.
Lambs, Crossbred or Crossbred and Merino	Blue......................
		First	36 1b. and under	2
		Quality	37-42................... 43-50................... Over 50 lb. ..........	8
		4
		T
	Second	36 lb. and under	Red.......................	2
	Quality	37-42................... 43-50................... Over 50 lb............		8
	4
	T
	Third	All weights..........	White....................	..
	Quality
Tegs, Crossbred or Crossbred and Merino	First	36 lb. and under	Blue......................	2
	Quality	37-42...................		8
		43-50................... Over 50 lb............		4
				T
	Second	36lb. and under	Red.......................	2
	Quality	37-43................... 43-50................... Over 50 lb............		8
	4
	T

the second schedule—continued.

Class of Meat.	Grade.	Weight Range for Carcasses.	Colour of Prescribed Tag to be applied to Carcass.	Cypher Mark indicating Weight Range.
Mutton, Crossbred or Crossbred and Merino Wether or Maiden Ewe	First	Under 40 lb..........	Blue......................	6
	Quality	40-48...................		1
		49-56...................		7
		57-64...................		3
		65-72...................		9
		Over 72 lb............		5
	Second	Under 40 lb..........	Red.......................	6
	Quality	40-48...................		1
		49-56...................		7
		57-64...................		3
		65-72...................		9
		Over 72 lb............		5
	Third	Under 40 lb..........	White....................	6
	Quality	40-48...................		1
		49-56...................		7
		57-64...................		3
		65-72...................		9
		Over 72 lb............		5
Mutton, Crossbred or Crossbred and Merino Ewe	Second	Under 40 lb..........	Red.......................	6
	Quality	40-48...................		1
		49-56...................		7
		57-64...................		3
		65-72...................		9
		Over 72 lb............		5
	Third	Under 40 lb..........	White....................	6
	Quality	40-48...................		1
		49-56...................		7
		57-64...................		3
		65-72...................		9
		Over 72 lb............		5
Mutton, Ram................	Third Quality	All weights..........	White.........................	..

Regulation 82a.

“the third schedule.

classification of down lamb, merino lamb, merino Teg, merino mutton, colour, etc., of prescribed tags and cypher marks indicating weight range.

Class of Meat.	Grade.	Weight Range for Carcasses.	Colour, &c, of Prescribed Tag to be applied to Carcasses.	Cypher Mark indicating Weight Range.
DOWN LAMB	First	36 lb. and under	Blue tag with the word “DOWN” in prominent brown or white coloured letters covering the whole of the tag on the reverse side of the certificate	2
	Quality	37-42..........................		8
		43-50..........................		4
		Over 50 lb..................		T
	Second	36 lb. and under	Red tag with the word “DOWN” in prominent brown or white coloured letters covering the whole of the tag on the reverse side of the certificate	2
	Quality	37-42..........................		8
		43-50..........................		4
		Over 50 lb..................		t

 

The Third Schedule—continued.

Class of Meat.	Grade.	Weight Range for Carcasses.	Colour, &c., of Prescribed Tag to be applied to Carcasses.	Cypher Mark indicating Weight Range.
Merino Lambs	First	36 lb. and under........	Blue tag with a white band one-half of an inch in width running through the centre of the tag length wise	2
	Quality	37-42..........................		8
		43-50.......................... Over 50 lb..................		4
				T
		Second		36 lb. and under........	Red tag with a white band one-half of an inch in width running through the centre of the tag length wise	2
	Quality	37-42..........................	8
		43-50..........................	4
		Over 50 lb..................	T
		Third Quality	All weights................	White....................................................		..
	Merino Tegs	First	36 lb. and under........	Blue tag with a white band one-half of inch in width running through the centre of the tag length wise	2
		Quality	37-42..........................		8
43-50..........................			4
Over 50 lb..................			T
Second			36 lb. and under		Red tag with a white band one half of an inch in width running through the centre of the tag length wise	2
Quality		37-42..........................	8
		43-50..........................	4
		Over 50 lb..................	T
Merino wether or maiden ewe mutton		First	Under 40 lb...............	Blue tag with a white band one-half of an inch in width running through the centre of the tag length-wise	6
	Quality	40-48 .........................	1
		49-56..........................	7
		57-64..........................	3
		65-72..........................

9
Over 72 lb..................	5
Second	Under 40 lb...............	Red tag with a white band one-half of an inch in width running through the centre of the tag lengthwise	6
Quality	40-48..........................		1
	49-56..........................		7
	57-64..........................		3
	65-72..........................		9
	Over 72 lb..................		5
Third	Under 40 lb...............	White....................................................	6
Quality	40-48..........................		1
	49-56..........................		7
	57-64..........................		3
	65-72..........................		9
	Over 72 lb..................		5
Merino Ewe Mutton	Second	Under 40 lb...............	Red tag with a white band one-half of an inch in width running through the centre of the tag lengthwise	6
	Quality	40-48..........................		1
		49-56..........................		7
		57-64..........................		3
		65-72..........................		9
		Over 72 lb..................		5
	Third	Under 40 lb...............	White....................................................	6
	Quality	40-48..........................		1
		49-56..........................		7
		57-64..........................		3
		65-72..........................		9
		Over 72 lb..................		5

 

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.