Commerce Regulations 1913 (Cth)

STATUTORY RULES.

1913. No. 347.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMERCE (TRADE DESCRIPTIONS) ACT 1905.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, do hereby make the following Regulations under the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905 to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this 19th day of December, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.

DENMAN,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

LITTLETON E. GROOM,

Minister of State for Trade and Customs.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMERCE (TRADE DESCRIPTIONS) ACT 1905.

PART I.—INTRODUCTORY.

Short Title.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Commerce Regulations 1913.

Parts.

2. These Regulations are divided into Parts, as follows:—

Part I.—Introductory.
Part II.—Trade Descriptions of Imports.
Part III.—Trade Descriptions of Exports.
Part IV.—Inspection of Exports.
Part V.—Classification, Certification, Inspection, and Marking.
Part VI.—Miscellaneous.

C.17444.—Price 1s.

Definitions.

3. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“Appointed place” means a place appointed by the Comptroller-General, by writing under his hand, to be a place where any goods enumerated in Part III. of these Regulations and intended for export may be inspected and examined. It may include any wharf at which such goods are exported, and any ship used for the conveyance of such goods for export.
“Butter fat” means the fat of cow’s milk.
“Carcase meat” includes any meat being portion of a carcase.
“Coverings” means all the principal coverings in which goods are contained, and in which such goods are usually sold wholesale or retail.
“Creamery butter” means butter, other than pastry butter or milled butter, made from centrifugally separated cream.
“Disease,” in relation to fruit, plants, seeds, maize, or potatoes means any abnormal condition of or in such goods, whether consisting of the presence of, or caused by or due to the operations, development, growth or decay of, any insect or fungus, and also, in relation to fruit, includes the condition known as “Bitter Pit.”
“Disease,” in relation to meat, means pleuro-pneumonia, tuberculosis, anthrax, swine fever, trichinosis, cancer, and any disease in stock declared by the Governor-General by proclamation to be included in this definition; and includes any defect, inferiority, or abnormal conditions in the meat which renders it unsightly or unfit for human food.
“Food” and “drink” include every article used as food or drink by man other than drugs and water.
“Gold-plated” and “gilt” mean coated with gold by the electric process, or by any other process which results in a covering of gold of a quality and thickness other than that defined for rolled gold or gold-cased goods.
“Leather” means leather intended for or usually employed in the manufacture of boots, shoes, and other apparel.
“Manures” includes all substances intended for or commonly used as fertilizers of the soil, except farm-yard or stable manures and crude materials for the manufacture of manures.
“Margarine” means any substance, whether compound or otherwise, prepared in imitation of butter, and whether mixed with butter or not.
“Meat” means the flesh of animals intended for human consumption, whether fresh or preserved.
“Milled butter” means butter which is a mixture or blend of two or more butters ordinarily packed alone and under separate names or brands, and which have been mixed or blended at a place other than where manufactured and packed.

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“Pasteurized,” in relation to liquids, means subjected to heat in such a manner as to destroy fully developed microorganisms, but not necessarily the spores thereof.
“Pastry butter’’ means butter which is not fit for ordinary table use.
“Plants” includes every part of any plant (except the seed) intended for planting or purposes of propagation.
“Preservative” means boric acid, nitrous acid, fluoric acid, hydrogen peroxide, salicylic acid, sulphurous acid, formic aldehyde, and any preparation of any of those substances or chemical compounds thereof, used as a preservative agent, and any substance declared by proclamation to be a preservative.
“Registered brand” means a brand registered with the Department of Trade and Customs, in pursuance of these Regulations.
“Rolled gold” and “gold-cased” mean material consisting of a base metal covered by mechanical means with a shell or covering of gold of such quality and thickness as will effectively protect the underlying base metal from the action of pure nitric acid, sp. gr. 1.42 at 60 deg. F.
“Salt beef” means beef that has been pickled or cured in brine, and does not include canned meat to which the trade description corned beef is applied.
“Sole” in relation to boots and shoes means all that part of the boot or shoe which in use is under the foot of the wearer, except only the thin slip of leather, paper, or the like, which is affixed to the upper surface of the inner sole.
“Sound” and “Soundness” have relation to freedom from disease, as defined in these Regulations, and from damage, or decay.
“State” includes any territory under the control of the Commonwealth to which the Act applies.
“The Act” means the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

Ships’ Stores.

4. These Regulations shall not apply to ships’ stores brought to or shipped in Australia.

PART II.—TRADE DESCRIPTIONS OF IMPORTS.

Conditional Prohibition of Certain Imports.

5. The importation of the goods enumerated in the next succeeding Regulation is prohibited unless there is applied to such goods a trade description in accordance with this Part.

Imports to which a Trade Description must be applied.

6. The goods to which the foregoing Regulation applies are as follow:—

(a)Articles used for food or drink by man, or used in the manufacture or preparation of articles used for food or drink by man;

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(b) Medicines or medicinal preparations for internal or external use;
(c) Manures;
(d) Apparel (including boots and shoes), and the materials from which apparel is manufactured;
(e) Jewellery;
(f) Agricultural seeds; and Plants.

Trade Description—General Requirements.

7. The trade description to be applied in accordance with this Part shall comply with the following provisions:—

(a) It shall be in the form of a principal label or brand affixed in a prominent position and in as permanent a manner as practicable to the goods, or where affixture to the goods is impracticable, to the coverings containing the goods; and
(b) It shall contain in prominent and legible characters a true description of the goods, and the name of the country or place in which the goods were made or produced; and
(c) In cases where any weight or quantity is set out, it shall specify whether the weight or quantity so set out is gross or net.

Trade Description—Additional Requirements in Certain Cases.

8. In the case of the following goods, the trade description shall, in addition, comply with the following provisions:—

(a) In the case of articles used as food or drink by man, or used in the preparation of articles used as food or drink by man, and containing any deleterious or preservative substance, the trade description shall include a statement setting forth that the articles contain the deleterious or preservative substance, and in the case of preservative substances, the amount thereof per pint or pound weight of the goods.
(b) In the case of foods for infants, if the food is not suitable for general use for infants under the age of six months, the trade description shall include, in legible characters and conspicuously displayed, the following words, namely, “Not suitable for infants under the age of six months.”
(c) In the case of milk, the trade description shall describe the milk as Condensed Milk, Concentrated Milk, or Dried Milk, as the case requires.

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(c a) In the case of condensed skimmed milk, or condensed separated milk, the trade description shall include the words “Condensed Skimmed Milk, unfit for Infants,” or “Condensed Separated Milk, unfit for Infants,” printed in bold-faced sans-serif type of not less size than twelve points face measurement; the said words shall form the first words of the label; no other words shall be written on the same line or lines. Additionally, there shall be printed across the face of the whole of the label, in a diagonal line and in a transparent red colour, the words “Skimmed Milk” in bold-faced sans-serif capital type of not less size than forty-eight points face measurement.
(d) In the case of fruit fresh or dried, the trade description shall set out its condition as to cleanness and freedom from disease.
(e) In the case of medicines and medicinal preparations prepared ready for internal use, and containing more than 17.5 per cent. by volume of proof spirit (equivalent to 10 per cent. by volume of ethyl alcohol) the trade description shall include a statement setting out the percentage, by volume, of proof spirit contained in the goods.
(f) In the case of medicines and medicinal preparations for internal or external use, if the goods contain any of the following drugs or poisonous chemical derivatives thereof, viz.:—
Free iodine or chemical compounds containing iodine or bromine excepting iodoform and its substitutes; or
Poisonous compounds of antimony, arsenic, barium, bismuth, copper, lead, and mercury; or
Yellow phosphorus, hydrocyanic acid, and poisonous cyanides; or
Chloral, dormiol, isopral, acetone-chloroform (chloretone), dionin, heroin, paraldehyde, sulphonal, trional, tetronal, veronal, proponal, bromural, neuronal, or any other natural or synthetic hypnotic substance; or
Anilides, phenetidines, or pyrazolones, such as acetanilide, phenacetin, phenazone, or other derivatives of anilines, aminophenols, or quinolines, or other preparations possessing analgesic or antipyretic properties; or
Any drugs of vegetable origin being or containing poisonous alkaloids, poisonous glucosides, or other poisonous principles; or
Adrenaline, or its substitutes; chloroform, nitroglycerin; or
Carbolic acid, cresols, guaiacol, creosol, naphthols, resorcin, hydroquinone, pyrogallic acid; or

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Cantharides, cotton root, ergot, oil of pennyroyal, oil of rue, oil of savin, oil of tansy, oil of parsley, or any emmenagogue or reputed abortifacient substance; or
Para-phenylenediamine, or similar irritant organic bases;
the trade description shall include an explicit statement to such effect, setting out, in regard to any substance specifically named in this list, such specified name of the substance, or in the case of any substance included but not specifically named in this list, the name most commonly applied to the substance in the English language in the Pharmacopœias of Great Britain and the United States of America, or in the British Pharmaceutical Codex, or other recognised authority, and also the quantity or proportion of the drug present in the goods.
(f a) In the case of liniments or veterinary medicines, if the goods contain methylated spirits the trade description shall include a statement setting out in clear and prominent characters, and in the following form, the percentage of such substance contained in the goods, viz., “This preparation contains per cent. of alcohol by volume in the form of methylated spirit.”‡
(f b) In the case of cultures and preparations of bacteria, yeasts, and similar micro-organisms, intended for medicinal, prophylactic, or therapeutic purposes, or for use as or in the preparation of articles of food or drink for man, the trade description shall include a statement as to the freedom of the culture or preparation from extraneous disease-producing micro-organisms, and also a statement as to the date up to which the culture or preparation will remain active.
(g) In the case of manures the trade description shall be indelibly branded upon the bags or other coverings, and shall include a statement of the name and percentage of each principal active constituent of the manure in terms of one or more of the following, as the case requires, viz.:—Nitrogen, Available Phosphoric Acid (P2 O5) and Potash (K2 O).
(h) In the case of articles of apparel the trade description shall state the nature of the principal material of which the articles are made.
Where articles of apparel are manufactured of fibrous material containing not more than 10 per cent. of fibre other than the preponderating fibre, the name of the preponderating fibre (e.g., “Wool”) may be used to indicate the nature of the material. In other cases the trade description shall set out the names of the principal fibres present in the

Quantity to be stated.

‡ Under the provisions of the Spirits Act 1906, it is an offence to sell or have in one’s possession any medicines containing methylated spirits other than liniments and veterinary medicines.

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material, or, alternatively, describe the material as being made of the preponderating fibre “and Other Fibres” (e.g., “Wool and Other Fibres”).
(i) In the case of piece goods intended for or commonly used in the manufacture of articles of apparel the trade description shall specify the names of the principal fibres of which the material is composed.
Where the material does not contain more than 10 per cent. of fibre other than the preponderating fibre, the name of the preponderating fibre may be used in the trade description to indicate the nature of the material. In other cases the trade description shall set out the names of the principal fibres present in the material, or, alternatively, describe the material as being made of the preponderating fibre “and Other Fibres” (e.g., “Wool and Other Fibres”). In cases where any substance (other than ordinary dressing) has been used in the preparation or manufacture which has the effect of loading or weighting the material the word “Loaded” or “Weighted” shall also be included in the trade description.
(j) In the case of boots and shoes manufactured wholly or partly from leather or any imitation thereof, the trade description shall set out the principal material from which they are made, and, unless the soles are solid leather, without admixture or addition other than ordinary fillers of cork or of waterproofed felt, shall state the nature of the admixture or addition, and a statement of the material or materials composing the sole shall, in addition, be conspicuously, legibly, and indelibly stamped upon or impressed into the outer surface of the sole of each boot or shoe.
(k) In the case of leather containing any loading of any mineral or other weighting substance, the trade description shall include a statement setting out the name of each loading substance contained in the leather, and the percentage thereof. Provided that the following shall not be deemed to be loading substances within the meaning of this Regulation:—
In the case of sole leather—glucose and sugar to the extent of not more than 3 per cent. taken together, and fats and oils to the extent of not more than 5 per cent. taken together; and
In the case of leather other than sole leather—glucose and sugar to the extent of not more than 3 per cent. taken together, and fats and oils used in the manufacture and preparation of the leather.

Note.—a proclamation has been issued under the Customs Act 1901–1910 prohibiting the importation of any leather, or manufactures thereof when for human wear, containing any proportion of barium sulphate, or other barium compounds.

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(l) In the case of gold jewellery the carat quality shall be conspicuously set out in the trade description applied to the goods, and shall also, where practicable, be legibly stamped or engraved upon each article.
In the case of jewellery wholly or partly covered by gold, the words “Rolled Gold,” “Gold Cased,” “Gold Plated,” or “Gilt,” as the case requires, shall be conspicuously set out in the trade description applied to the goods, and shall also, where practicable, be legibly stamped upon each article.
In the case of silver jewellery not marked with a British hall-mark, the degree of millesimal fineness (e.g., “.925 fine”) shall be conspicuously set out in the trade description applied to the goods, and the number indicating such degree of millesimal fineness shall also, where practicable, be legibly stamped or engraved upon each article.
In the case of jewellery which, not being gold or silver, nor coated with gold or silver, is coloured to represent gold or silver or gold and silver, the words “Imitation Jewellery” shall be conspicuously set out in the trade description applied to the goods, and the word “Imitation” shall also, where practicable, be legibly stamped upon each article.
(m) In the case of agricultural seeds, the trade description shall state the names of the seeds and their condition as to soundness, cleanness, and newness.*
(m a) These Regulations shall not apply to small packets of seeds received by post or to seeds imported otherwise than as merchandise.
(n) In the case of plants, the trade description shall state the names of the plants and their condition as to freedom from or affection by any disease or pest.

9. The importation of all goods mentioned in the First Schedule which do not comply with the standards set out therein is prohibited unless the trade description applied to the goods includes in bold and legible characters the matters and the extent to which the goods do not comply with the standards applicable thereto.

PART III.—TRADE DESCRIPTIONS OF EXPORTS.

Prohibition of Certain Exports.

10. The exportation of the goods enumerated in the next succeeding Regulation is prohibited unless there is applied to such goods a trade description in accordance with this Part.

* Note.—Trade descriptions as to soundness cleanness, and newness are to be interpreted as follows:—

“Sound”—as indicating freedom from disease (as defined in Regulation 3), and from damage or decay.

“Clean”—as indicating freedom from seeds other than those named in the trade description, and from other foreign substances such as chaff, stalks, soil, &c. “New”—as indicating that the seed has been gathered during the immediately preceding harvest time in the country or place named in the trade description.

Goods to which a Trade Description must be applied.

11.The goods to which the foregoing Regulation applies are as follow:—

Butter.	Meat—
Cheese.	Canned.
Cheese.	Extract or Essence.
Cream.	Other (except Rabbits and Hares).
Fruit.
Milk—
Fruit, Preserved (including Dried).
	Concentrated.
	Condensed.
Ghee.	Condensed Skimmed.
Honey.	Dried (with or without added sugar of any kind).
Jam.	Dried (with or without added sugar of any kind).
Leather.	Plants.
Maize.	Potatoes.
Maize.	Rabbits and Hares.
Margarine.	Seeds.

Trade Description—General Requirements.

12. The trade description to be applied in accordance with this Part shall comply with the following provisions:—

(a) It shall be in the form of a principal label or brand affixed in a conspicuous and reasonably permanent manner in a prominent position to the goods, or, except in the case of carcase meat, to the coverings containing the goods; and
(b) It shall contain in prominent and legible characters a true description of the goods, and the word “Australia.”*
(c) It shall include any one, and may include all, of the following particulars, namely:—
(1) The name of the manufacturer or producer or exporter,
(2) The registered brand of the manufacturer or producer or exporter; and
(d) The label or brand shall specify the net weight or quantity of the goods, except in the case of carcase meat.
Provided that—
(i.) in the case of potatoes the approximate net weight may be specified; and
(ii.) in the case of tinned goods, if the net contents fall short of any number of pounds by less than half-a-pound, the weight may be described as “under” that number of pounds.

Trade Description—Additional Requirements in Certain Cases.

13. In the case of the following goods the trade description shall, in addition, comply with the following provisions:—

(a) In the case of butter the trade description as prescribed in Regulation 12 shall be indelibly impressed on the outer covering, in the case of milled butter in red colour, and in the case of butter other than milled butter in some

* Note.—The trade description may include the name of the State in which the goods were made or produced.

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dark colour other than red. The true description shall specify whether the butter is Pure Creamery Butter, Pastry Butter, or Milled Butter, as the case may be.
(b) In the case of butter (other than milled butter so described, and butter in pats or tins) which has been repacked by any person other than the manufacturer thereof under a brand other than that of such manufacturer, the trade description shall include the word “Repacked” indelibly impressed in block letters, each not less than 1 inch square.
(c) In the case of butter (other than milled butter so described, and butter in tins) there shall also be stamped or marked in the left-hand top corner of that end or side of each outer covering bearing the trade description a mark or marks, approved by the Comptroller-General, indicating the date and number of the churning.
(d) In the case of butter (other than tinned butter) unless the net weight of the contents, exclusive of paper, shall at the time of examination prior to export be in excess of the marked weight to the extent of at least ¼ lb. for each 56 lbs. of marked weight, and proportionately for marked weights greater or less than 56 lbs., the trade description shall include the words “Bare Weight” applied in block letters at least three-quarters of an inch square.
(e) In the case of margarine or ghee the word “Margarine” or ‘‘Ghee’’ shall be conspicuously and indelibly impressed in block letters at least three-quarters of an inch square in a prominent position on the top, bottom, and sides of the outer covering.
(f) In the case of meat, if the same be the flesh of bulls or “stags” or rams, the trade description shall include—
(i.) In the case of carcase meat, the word “Bull” or “Ram” prominently applied, in some indelible colour, in half-inch letters, in a circle at least one and one-quarter inches in diameter to each piece of meat, together with the words “Bull Beef” or “Ram Mutton” applied, in similar sized letters, to a label or tag on the coverings (if any) of the goods; or
(ii.) In the case of boxed meat, the words “Bull Beef” or “Ram Mutton’’ indelibly branded or impressed in block letters at least one inch square on the boxes containing the goods; or
(iii.) In the case of canned meats, the words “Bull Beef” or “Ram Mutton” in one-quarter inch letters in the principal label on each tin, and also in block letters at least one inch square indelibly branded or impressed on the cases containing the goods.
(g) In the case of dried milk prepared by the addition of milk sugar or other sugars the trade description shall include a statement as to the percentage of milk fat contained therein.

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(h) In the case of salt beef, unless it has been subjected for a period of at least sixteen days to a process of curing approved by the Comptroller-General, the trade description shall include, in prominent characters, the words “Below Standard.”
(i) In the case of potatoes, the trade description shall specify their condition as to soundness or otherwise.
(j) In the case of maize, seeds, dried fruits, and plants, the trade description shall specify their condition as to soundness, cleanness, and freshness.*
(k) In the case of leather containing any loading of any mineral or other weighting substance, the trade description shall include a statement setting out the name of each loading substance contained in the leather, and the percentage thereof. Provided that the following shall not be deemed to be loading substances within the meaning of this Regulation:—
In the case of sole leather—glucose and sugar to the extent of not more than 3 per cent. taken together, and fats and oils to the extent of not more than 5 per cent. taken together; and
In the case of leather other than sole leather—glucose and sugar to the extent of not more than 3 per cent. taken together, and fats and oils used in the manufacture and preparation of the leather.

Unsorted Fruit.

14. (1) In the case of fruit, where the case is packed with fruits of various sizes in such a way as to deceive the buyer, e.g., good quality on top and inferior below, the trade description shall include the word “Unsorted.”

Apples under 2¼ inches Diameter.

(2) In the case of apples under 2¼ inches in diameter, the trade description shall include, in bold and legible characters, the words “Under 2¼ inches,” unless the trade description already includes a statement as to the size of the fruit, e.g., “2 inches,” or any specified size under 2¼ inches.

Goods Below Standard, or Inferior, or Unsound.

15. The exportation of all goods of the classes enumerated in Regulation 11 which, in the case of goods mentioned in the First Schedule, do not comply with the standards therein set out, or in the case of other goods, which are in an inferior, unsound, or abnormal condition, is prohibited—

(a) Unless, in the case of goods mentioned in the First Schedule, the trade description applied to the goods includes, in

* Note.—Trade descriptions as to soundness, cleanness, and freshness are to be interpreted as follows:—

“Sound”—as indicating freedom from disease (as defined in Regulation 3), and from damage or decay.
“Clean” (in relation to seeds)—as indicating freedom from seeds other than those named in the trade description, and from other foreign substances, such as chaff, stalks, soil, &c.
‘‘Fresh” (in relation to seeds)—as indicating that the germinating power of the seed has not been impaired by age or other cause.
“Fresh” (in relation to dried fruits)—as indicating that the goods are the product of the latest crop, and in prime condition.

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bold and legible characters, the words “Below Standard,” or states fully the matters in which, and the extent to which, the goods do not comply with the standard applicable thereto; or
(b) Unless, in the case of fruit, the trade description includes, in bold and legible characters, the words “Second Grade”; or
(c) Unless, in the case of other goods included in the classes enumerated in Regulation 11, the trade description includes, in bold and legible characters, the words “Unsound.” or “Inferior.” as the case requires.

Condition as at Time of Shipment.

16. The trade descriptions applied to goods in pursuance of this Part shall have relation to the condition of the goods as at the time of shipment.

Interference with Trade Descriptions.

17. No trade description or official stamp or mark appearing on any goods of the classes enumerated in Regulation 11, intended for export, and which have been inspected under these Regulations by an officer, shall be removed, altered, or interfered with, except by authority and in accordance with these Regulations.

Preparation under Supervision.

18. Upon the application of an exporter, any goods enumerated in this part of these Regulations may be prepared for export under the special supervision of an officer, whose services shall be paid for by the exporter at the rate of 2s. per hour, or part of an hour. In such cases, the exporter may attach or affix to the goods, or to the coverings containing the goods, a label setting out that the goods have been so prepared, and the supervising officer may then sign or stamp his name upon the label. In such cases the fees specified in Regulation 55 are not to be enforced.

Goods for China and Eastern Parts.

19. In the case of any goods enumerated in this Part of these Regulations exported for consumption in China, Japan, Philippine Islands, and adjacent islands, Singapore, the Straits Settlements, or other parts adjacent thereto, but to the east of the 90th meridian of East longitude, it shall suffice if the trade description is applied to the outer coverings only.

Exports Exempted from Regulations.

20. These Regulations shall not apply to unfrozen butter exported as ordinary cargo to any of the South Sea Islands or New Guinea, nor to seeds in packets exported by post.

PART IV.—INSPECTION OF EXPORTS.

Inspection under State Acts.

21. Where by the law of any State any goods are required to be inspected and approved by a State Authority before export, and the Minister is satisfied that such inspection and approval are as efficient as inspection and marking under these Regulations, the Minister may direct that such inspection and approval shall be accepted wholly or partly in lieu of examination and marking under these Regulations.

Appointment of Places for Inspection.

22. (1) The Comptroller-General may, by writing under his hand, appoint any place to be a place where any goods enumerated in Part III. of these Regulations, which are intended for export, may be inspected and examined.

(2) In exercising his powers under this Regulation the Comptroller-General may limit the appointment of any place to the inspection and examination of any particular goods or class of goods, or may attach to the appointment any specified condition or restriction.

Examination of Goods.

23. (1) All butter (other than tinned butter) intended for export shall be sent to an appointed place and submitted for examination at least three clear working days before shipment.

(2) All other goods specified in these Regulations, and intended for export, shall be sent to an appointed place in sufficient time before shipment to enable an officer to inspect and examine them.

(3) Tinned meats shall not, except with the written permission of the Comptroller-General, be submitted for examination until at least ten days after cooking and sealing.

(4) The Comptroller-General may, in exceptional cases, permit the inspection and examination of goods to be made in places other than appointed places, or, in the case of butter (other than tinned butter), where the same is sent to an appointed place and submitted for examination, less than three days, but not less than two days, before shipment.

Exporter to give Information.

24. The exporter of any meat submitted for inspection shall give to the officer any information desired by him as to the date of killing, canning, or preserving the meat.

Exporter to give Notice.

25. Every person who intends to export any goods enumerated in Part III. of these Regulations shall give written notice to the Customs in accordance with Form 1 or 2 in the Second Schedule, as the case requires, in the case of butter (other than tinned butter) at least three clear working days, and in the case of other goods at least one clear working day, before the proposed date of shipment.

26. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, the notice to the Customs of intention to export any goods mentioned in these Regulations may be for any stated period not exceeding twelve calendar months, and shall, in such case, state the estimated quantity of such goods to be exported within that period. The notice under this Regulation shall be in accordance with Form 3 or 4 in the Second Schedule, as the case requires.

(2) When despatching butter to an appointed place, the manufacturer or owner shall send an advice note to the Supervising Officer, giving particulars of all marks stamped or marked on the outer covering thereof in pursuance of paragraph (c) Regulation 13.

Declaration required in Certain Cases.

27. A declaration by the exporter shall accompany the notice of intention to export canned meat, salt beef, cream, condensed milk, concentrated milk, dried milk (prepared or otherwise), honey, leather, maize, meat extract or meat essence, seeds, plants, fruit, jam, preserved fruit, or potatoes, stating—

(a) In the case of cream and sterilized cream, condensed milk, concentrated milk, dried milk, honey, or meat extract or meat essence—the extent to which the goods conform to or differ from the standard in the First Schedule.
(b) In the case of leather—whether it contains any loading of any mineral or other weighting substance, and if it contains any such substance, the name of the substance and the percentage thereof. Provided that the following shall not be deemed to be loading substances within the meaning of this Regulation:—
In the case of sole leather—glucose and sugar to the extent of not more than 3 per cent. taken together, and fats and oils to the extent of not more than 5 per cent. taken together; and
In the case of leather other than sole leather—sugar and glucose to the extent of not more than 3 per cent. taken together, and fats and oils used in the manufacture and preparation of the leather.
(c) In the case of canned meat, its condition as to soundness and suitability for human consumption, and that it has been prepared from the flesh of healthy animals, and that it was canned and cooked not less than ten days prior to submission for examination for export.
(d) In the case of salt beef, the exporter shall declare as to the time occupied in the process of curing.
(e) In the case of maize, seeds, dried fruit, or plants, their condition as to soundness, cleanness, and freshness.
(f) In the case of jam, preserved fruit, or potatoes, their condition as to soundness.
(g) In the case of fruit affected by disease, to what extent it is so affected; and, in the case of apples, if under 2¼ inches in diameter such to be stated.
(h)In the case of dried milk prepared by the addition of milk sugar or other sugars, the percentage of milk-fat contained therein.

Export Permits.

28. An export permit in accordance with Form 5 in the Second Schedule shall be issued by the examining officer to the exporter in all cases in which the provisions of these Regulations have been complied with. Such permit shall be delivered by the exporter to the officer at the export ship at the time the goods are brought to the wharf for shipment.

Cool Stores.

29. When butter or meat (except tinned butter which has not beenclassified, and preserved meat) has been inspected and examined in accordance with these Regulations, it shall, within twelve hours after inspection and examination, be placed in a cool store, at an

appointed place, at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Fahrenheit in the case of butter (except in the case of butter intended for consumption in South Africa, when the temperature may be not more than 40 degrees Fahrenheit), and 20 degrees Fahrenheit in the case of meat, and shall not be removed therefrom without the authority of an officer.

30. If the refrigerating machinery in any appointed place becomes wholly or partly inoperative from any cause, and the temperature of the place thereby rises beyond the prescribed temperature, notice of the fact shall immediately be given by the proprietor or occupier to the examining officer.

Re-examination of Goods.

31. If an officer has reasonable cause to think that the condition, quality, grade, or class of any goods examined under these Regulations has changed since the examination, he may re-examine the goods, and, if necessary, cancel the certificate and permit already given, and the grade mark and approved stamp applied to the goods, and proceed to deal with the certification, grade marking, and stamping of the goods as if they had not been previously examined.

Consumption within Commonwealth.

32. The Comptroller-General may allow any goods mentioned in these Regulations which have been examined by an officer for export to be removed from the appointed place for consumption within the Commonwealth.

PART V.—CLASSIFICATION, CERTIFICATION, AND MARKING OF EXPORTS.

Approved Stamp.

33. (1) Until altered by the Minister by Gazette notice, the approved stamp shall be in accordance with the following design:—

(2) The approved stamp shall only be applied to goods by an officer and as authorized by these Regulations, and all goods bearing or having applied to them an unauthorized impression of the approved stamp or any impression of a stamp so nearly resembling the approved stamp as to be likely to deceive shall be deemed to have applied to them a false trade description.

Grading and Marking of Butter and Cheese.

34. All butter and cheese submitted for examination for export may, on the written request of the exporter in accordance with Form 6 in the Second Schedule, be graded and marked as provided in the following provisions of this Part of the Regulations.

Grading of Butter and Cheese.

35. In case of such written request by the exporter, the officer shall grade butter as follows:—

Superfine.—Pure creamery butter, graded at 95 to 100 points.
First Grade.—Pure creamery butter, graded at 90 to 94 points.
Second Grade.—Pure butter, graded at 83 to 89 points.
Third Grade.—Pure butter, graded at 75 to 82 points.
Pastry Butter.—Pure butter, graded at less than 75 points.

36. In the case of such written request by the exporter, the officer shall grade cheese as follows:—

Superfine.—Pure cheese, graded at 95 to 100 points.
First Grade.—Pure cheese, graded at 90 to 94 points.
Second Grade.—Pure cheese, graded at 83 to 89 points.
Third Grade.—Pure cheese, graded at 75 to 82 points.

37. The officer shall not grade any impure butter or cheese.

38. In grading butter and cheese, the officer shall take into consideration the flavour and aroma, texture, and condition of the goods; and the maximum points to be awarded in respect of those qualities shall be as follow:—

Flavour and aroma, 50 points.
Texture, including body, grain, and moisture, 30 points.
Condition, including colour, salting, packing, and covering, 20 points.

39. Butter shall be examined only when its temperature is not higher than 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and is not lower than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grade Marking of Butter and Cheese.

40. The officer shall apply to the outer covering of all butter and cheese submitted for grade marking for export, and graded at over 89 points or under 75 points, an official grade mark as follows:—

Butter and Cheese graded at 95 to 100 points—Superfine.
Butter and Cheese graded at 90 to 94 points—First Grade.
Butter graded at under 75 points—Pastry.
Cheese graded at under 75 points—Below Standard.

Classification and Marking of Rabbits and Hares.

41. An intending exporter of rabbits or hares may, when giving notice of intention to export the goods, request the Customs in writing, in accordance with Form 6 in the Second Schedule, to classify and mark the goods with the approved stamp, and thereupon the goods shall be dealt with accordingly.

42. The officer shall classify hares and rabbits as follows:—

Hares.

First Class.—Hares, each weighing 7 lbs. or over.
Second Class.—Hares, each weighing under 7 lbs. and not less than 6 lbs.
Hares not in prime condition shall not be classified.

Rabbits.

First Class.—Rabbits in prime condition.
Second Class.—Rabbits in good condition, but not in prime condition.
Skinned Rabbits.—Skinned rabbits in prime or good condition.

Certificates.

43. (1) The officer, after inspecting and examining any goods for export enumerated in Part III. of these Regulations, may issue a certificate in such one of the forms in the Second Schedule as is applicable to the case, and may impress the number of the certificate on the coverings and labels of such goods in conjunction with the prescribed stamp.

(2) A copy of each certificate issued by an officer may be given to the exporter, one to the manufacturer (if any) of the goods, and one retained by the Customs or dealt with as the Minister directs.

Marking of Certain Goods.

44. In the case of all Meat submitted for examination for export, and of all Butter and Cheese submitted for grading, and of all Rabbits and Hares submitted for classification, the officer may apply to that portion of the goods or covering bearing the prescribed trade description such one of the following markings as is applicable to the case:—

(a) If in the opinion of the officer the goods are not under fair average quality—the approved stamp as prescribed in Regulation 33; or
(b) If in the opinion of the officer the goods are under fair average quality—a stamp in accordance with the following design:—
(c) In the case of Carcase Meat, in addition to one of the above-mentioned stamps, a certificate shall be added stating that the meat is free from disease and suitable in every way for human consumption.

(d) In the case of Piece Meats, whether in boxes or bags, and Canned Meat, requirements will be met by applying the stamp and certificate to the cases containing the canned meats and to the boxes or labels on the bags containing the piece meats.

Marking of Other Goods.

45 (1) An intending exporter of any goods enumerated in Part III. of these Regulations (other than Butter, Cheese, Carcase Meat, Rabbits and Hares) may, when giving notice of intention to export the goods, request the Customs in writing, in accordance with Form 6 in the Second Schedule, to mark the goods with the approved stamp, and thereupon the goods may be marked accordingly.

(2) The officer may decline to issue Certificates or to put the prescribed stamp on any goods that do not comply with the standards set out in the First Schedule or which are of inferior quality and not suitable for export.

PART VI.—MISCELLANEOUS.

Analysts and Analyses.

46. (1) The Minister may appoint any qualified person to be an analyst for the purpose of the Act and these Regulations.

(2) All Customs Analysts shall without further appointment he analysts for the purposes of the Act and these Regulations.

47. Every certificate of the result of an analysis shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated.

48. A copy of a certificate of analysis relating to any goods for export of the kinds enumerated in Part III. of these Regulations may be supplied by the Collector of Customs to the manufacturer or exporter of the goods upon payment of One shilling.

Registration of Brands.

49. A register of brands used by owners for any goods enumerated in Part III. of these Regulations, which are intended for export, shall be kept by the Comptroller-General.

50. An application for the registration of a brand shall be in accordance with Form 22 in the Second Schedule, and may be made by the owner of the brand, and shall be accompanied by seven copies of the brand.

51. No brand shall be registered unless it is registered as a trade mark under a Commonwealth or State Act.

52. A separate registration number shall be allotted to each registered brand, and the number so allotted may be applied to goods in conjunction with the brand.

53. (1) If a trade mark which is registered as a brand is transferred, notice of the transfer shall be given by the transferee to the Comptroller-General.

(2) If a trade mark which is registered as a brand ceases to be registered as a trade mark, its registration as a brand under these Regulations shall cease.

Penalties.

54. Any person committing a breach of these Regulations for which no other penalty is provided shall be liable to a penalty of £20 (Twenty pounds).

Fees.

55. (1) There shall be paid to the Collector in respect of all Butter and Meat exported the following fees:—

Butter..............................................................................			per box ¼d.
Lamb, Mutton and Goat....................................................			per carcase ¼d.
Beef and Veal...................................................................			,, 3d.
,,	,,	............................................................	per quarter ¾d.
,,	,,	............................................................	per side 1½d.
Pigs.................................................................................			per carcase 1d.
Canned, Preserved, Piece, and Other Meats........................			per 100 lb. ½d.

(2) No export permit shall be issued in respect of the above-mentioned goods until the fees have been paid.

Repeal.

56. (1) All Regulations under the Act in force at the commencement of these Regulations are hereby repealed, save as to anything lawfully done or as to any right, privilege, obligation, liability, penalty, or forfeiture acquired, accrued, or in regard thereunder.

NOTE RE PROHIBITED EXPORTS.

In addition to the above Regulations governing the export of goods from the Commonwealth, proclamations have been issued under the Customs Act 1901–1910 prohibiting—

(1) The export of any Meat unless it has been certified by an inspector appointed under the Commerce Act to be fit for export.
(2) The export of any Butter which does not conform to the standard set out in the First Schedule of the Commerce Act Regulations.
(3) The export of any Leather, or manufactures thereof when for human wear, containing any proportion of barium sulphate, or other compounds of barium, and of all leather containing more than 10 per cent. of glucose and sugar taken together.
(4) The export of any Fruit affected by, or which has been in contact with, San Jose scale, or from any orchard affected with San Jose scale.

FIRST SCHEDULE.

STANDARDS.

“Butter”: butter shall contain only—

No fat other than butter fat;
Not more than 16 per cent. of water, 3 per cent. of casein, 0.5 per cent. of boric acid, 4 per cent. of salt;
Not less than 82 per cent. of butter fat;
Any colouring matter deemed by the Minister to be harmless.

“Cheese”: cheese shall not contain any foreign matter other than rennet, salt, or colouring matter deemed by the Minister to be harmless.

“Concentrated Milk”: concentrated milk shall be pasteurized milk which is concentrated by any process whatever, and not subsequently sterilized; it shall contain not less than 9 per cent. of butter fat and 24 per cent. of milk solids not fat, and no foreign substance other than 0.5 per cent. of boric acid.

“Condensed Milk”: condensed milk shall be milk which is condensed or concentrated by any process whatever, with or without the addition of cane sugar; when containing such sugar, it shall also contain not less than 9 per cent. of butter fat, and 22 per cent. of milk solids not fat, or, when not containing such sugar, shall contain not less than 8 per cent. of butter fat and 20 per cent. of milk solids not fat.

“Cream”: cream shall contain not less than 35 parts per cent. of milk fat. It shall not contain any foreign substance.

“Dried Milk”: dried milk shall be milk from which the water has been removed by a process of heating, without the addition of any extraneous matter, and which, when dissolved in or treated with water, according to any directions supplied by the maker or vendor thereof, produces milk as defined in this Schedule.

“Honey”: honey shall be the ripened, unfermented honey of bees; it shall not contain any foreign matter.

“Meat Extract” or “Meat Essence”: meat extract or meat essence shall be the extract or essence of meat which has been obtained from the flesh of cattle or sheep, by extraction, expression or concentration; it shall contain the protein of flesh but no extract of yeast or other foreign substance except salt and condiments.

“Milk”: milk shall be the milk of cows, whether mixed or not; it shall contain not less than 3 per cent. of butter fat, nor less than 8.5 per cent. solids not butter fat.

“Sterilized Cream”: sterilized cream shall be cream sterilized by heat and subsequently protected from contamination; it shall contain not less than 25 parts per cent. of milk fat; it shall not contain any foreign substance.

Form 1.

SECOND SCHEDULE.

Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

Notice of Intention to Export Butter.

................................................................
..................................... 19

To the Examining Officer at.................................................. *

Port of
State of

Notice is hereby given that I (or we) intend to export butter as set out hereunder.

The butter will be sent to the above-mentioned appointed place, for the purpose of being examined and marked by an officer, and frozen prior to shipment.

The butter will arrive at such place on , 19

I do hereby certify that I am (the agent duly authorized by ........................ ) the owner of the butter set out hereunder, and that the said butter is ‡............................................................. Butter and that it conforms to the prescribed standard.

........................... Exporter.

Statement of Butter to be Exported.

Factory brands.	Packages.			Tins.		Export Ship and Destination.	Date of Sailing
	56-lb.	-lb.	Total Package and Weight.	No.	Weight.

(This part to be filled in by the Officer.)

Butter received into store and examined. Butter forwarded for shipment.

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

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

19 . / /19 .

* State here the appointed place where it is desired goods shall be examined.

Strike out the words which do not apply.

‡ State here whether “Pure Creamery Butter,” “Pastry Butter,” or “Milled Butter.”

(This form to be printed on white paper.)

Form 2.

Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

Notice of Intention to Export Goods other than Butter.

................................................................
..................................... 19

To the Examining Officer at.................................................. *

Port of
State of

Notice is hereby given that I (or we) intend to export goods as set out hereunder.

The goods will be sent to the above-mentioned appointed place, and will arrive there

about.......................... {a.m/p.m}...................................... 19

................................................. Exporter.

Goods.	Brands.	If in Packages.		If not in Packages.	Export Ship and Destination.	Date of Sailing.
		No of Packages.	Size, Weight, or Measure and Number of Contents.	No.

I declare that I am (the agent duly authorized by............... ) the owner of the above-mentioned goods, and that the said goods are.............

Exporter.

Declared before me this................. day of...................... 19...............

Officer of Customs
.........................................	or
Justice of the Peace.

Note.—A declaration as prescribed in Reg. 27 is required in regard to all enumerated goods other than Butter, Cheese, Meat, Rabbits, and Hares.

(This part to be filled in by the Officer.)

Goods examined, marked, and forwarded for shipment.

.................................. Examining Officer.
/ /19 .

* State here the appointed place where it is desired goods shall be examined.

(This form to be printed on light blue paper.)

Form 3.

Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

General Notice of Intention to Export Butter during a stated period.

....................................................
..................................... 19

To the Examining Officer at.................................................. *

Port of
State of

Notice is hereby given that I (or we) intend to export Butter between the months of................. and , inclusive, in the quantities and manner set out hereunder.

The Butter will be sent to the above-mentioned appointed place for the purpose of being examined and marked by an officer, and frozen prior to shipment.

I do hereby certify that I am (the agent duly authorized by............... ) the owner of the butter set out hereunder, and that the said butter will be .............................................. Butter, and that it will conform to the prescribed standard.

............................... Exporter.

Statement of Butter to be exported.

Brands.	Packages.			Tins.		Export Ships and Destinations.	Dates of Sailing.
	56-lb.	-lb.	Total pkgs. and Weight.	No.	Weight.

* State here the appointed place where it is desired goods shall be examined.
State here whether “Pure Creamery Butter,” “Pastry Butter,” or “Milled Butter.”

(This form to be printed on dark blue paper.)

Form 4.

Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

General Notice of intention to export goods other than Butter during a stated period.

....................................................
..................................... 19

To the Examining Officer at.................................................. *

Port of
State of

Notice is hereby given that I (or we) intend to export goods in the quantities and manner set out hereunder.

The goods will be sent to the above-mentioned appointed place for examination

................................ Exporter

Goods.

Brands.

If in Packages.

If not in Packages.

——

Number.

Export Ships and Destinations.

Dates of Sailing.

No. of Packages.

Size, Weight, or Measure and Number of Contents.

I declare that I am (the agent duly authorized by............... ) the owner of the above-mentioned goods, and that the said goods will be........

............................... Exporter.

Declared before me this................. day of...................... 19...............

Officer of Customs
.........................................	or
Justice of the Peace

Note.—A declaration as prescribed in Reg. 27 is required in regard to all enumerated goods other than Butter, Cheese, Meat, Rabbits, and Hares.

* State here the appointed place where it is desired goods shall be examined.

If goods are shipped under more than one brand, the number of packages under each must be stated.

(This form to be printed on green paper.)

Form 5.

Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

Department of Trade and Customs.

Export Permit.

State of
Port of
Date............................ 19

To the Officer of Customs,

................................... Wharf.

The provisions of the Commerce Regulations 1913 have been duly complied with in regard to the following goods to be shipped per...................................................

Marks.

Exporter.

Character of Goods.

Quantity.

................................................. Examining Officer.
................................................. Appointed place.

Shipped the above Goods.

................................... Officer of Customs.

Date 19 .
Note.—This form is to be delivered by the exporter to the Customs Officer at the export ship at the time the goods are brought for shipment, and to be returned by the Customs Officer at the ship after shipment of the goods to the officer at the above-mentioned appointed place.
(This form to be printed on white paper in size 10 inches by 8 inches.)

—

Form 6.

Commonwealth of Australia.

—

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

—

Request for Classification Marking of Goods.

....................................................
................................................. 19

To the Examining Officer at*...............................................

Port of..............................
State of.............................

I (or We) request that the goods referred to in my (or our) Notice of Intention to Export, dated....../....../......; may be—

(a) marked with the prescribed stamp, or
(b)classified, and marked with the prescribed stamp, or
(c) classified, and marked with the prescribed stamp and the grade mark or class mark of the goods,

in accordance with the provisions of the Commerce Regulations 1913.

.................................................

Exporter.

* State here the name of the appointed place to which the goods are to be sent.

Strike out the words which do not apply. Request (a) is applicable to goods other than Butter, Cheese, Carcase Meat, Rabbits, and Hares.

(This form to be printed on white paper.)

Form 7.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Certificate as to Suitability of Meat, Canned Meat, Meat Extract or Meat Essence for Export.

This is to certify that*,.............................................................. branded as under and shipped per s.s. to on................................... 19............................................................ , have been examined and found by ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection to be free from disease and suitable in every way for human consumption, and that no injurious ingredient has been used in its preparation.

Exporter.......................... Meat.................... Brand.................... No...............Dated at.......... , in the State of , the............................................ day of................. 19 .

Examining Officer.

* Insert number of carcases, cases, &c., as the case may be.

(This form to be printed on red paper)

——

Form 8.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Certificate as to Suitability of Fruit for Export.

This is to certify that............ cases of.......................... branded.......................... and shipped per s.s to on............................................... 19.................................. , have been examined and found, upon examination of packages selected at random, to be free from disease at the time of shipment.

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

Examining Officer.

(For definition of “Disease” see back hereof.)

(This form to be printed on blue paper.)

——

Form 9.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Certificate as to Condition of*........................... ...................

This is to certify that............ of................................... *, branded...................... and shipped per s.s to on............................................... 19.................................. , have been examined and found to be in the condition mentioned hereunder.

.............................................................................................................................................

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

Examining Officer.

* State whether Leather, Seeds, Plants, Maize, Potatoes, Condensed Milk, Concentrated Milk, Condensed Skimmed Milk, Dried Milk (prepared or otherwise), Honey, Dried or Preserved Fruit, or Jam.

Here set out condition such as “Free from adulteration,” “Sound and clean” or “Sound, clean and fresh,” as the case requires.

(This form to be printed on green paper.)

Form 10.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Butter Grade Certificate.

superfine (95–100 points)

This is to certify that................... of Butter,....................... branded................. and shipped per s.s to on................................ 19.................. , have been examined and awarded points as follow:—

Grade.	Flavour. (Maximum 50.)	Texture. (Maximum 30.)	Condition. (Maximum 20.)	Total. (Maximum 100.)
					SUPERFINE.
					Remarks.
					Flavour, including aroma.............................................................. Texture, Including body, grain, and moisture............................... Condition, including colour, salting, packing, and covering weights.	Sample boxes checked and found correct.

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

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on pink paper.)

——

Form 11.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Butter Grade Certificate.

first grade (90–94 points).

This is to certify that................... of Butter,............................... branded......... ……………..and shipped per s.s................................ to................... on.......................................... 19.................. , have been examined and awarded points as follow:—

Grade.	Flavour. (Maximum 50.)	Texture. (Maximum 30.)	Condition. (Maximum 20.)	Total. (Maximum 100.)
FIRST GRADE.
Remarks.
Flavour, including aroma.............................................................. Texture, including body, grain, and moisture............................... Condition, including colour, salting, packing, and covering Weights	Sample boxes checked and found correct.

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

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on blue paper.)

Form 12.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Butter Grade Certificate.

second grade (83–89 points).

This is to certify that................... of Butter,............................... branded......... and shipped per s.s to on................................ 19.................. , have been examined and awarded points as follow:—

Grade.	Flavour. (Maximum 50.)	Texture. (Maximum 30.)	Condition. (Maximum 20.)	Total. (Maximum 100.)
SECOND GRADE.
Remarks.
Flavour, including aroma.............................................................. Texture, including body, grain, and moisture............................... Condition, including colour, salting, packing, and covering Weights	Sample boxes checked and found correct.

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

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on green paper.)

——

Form 13.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Butter Grade Certificate.

third grade (75–82 points).

Grade.	Flavour. (Maximum 50.)	Texture. (Maximum 30.)	Condition. (Maximum 20.)	Total. (Maximum 100.)
THIRD GRADE.
Remarks.
Flavour, including aroma.............................................................. Texture, including body, grain, and moisture............................... Condition, including colour, salting, packing, and covering Weights	Sample boxes checked and found correct.

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

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on orange paper.)

Form 14.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Butter Grade Certificate.

Pastry Butter (under 75 points).

Grade.	Flavour. (Maximum 50.)	Texture. (Maximum 30.)	Condition. (Maximum 20.)	Total. (Maximum 100.)
Pastry.
Remarks.
Flavour, including aroma.............................................................. Texture, including body, grain, and moisture............................... Condition, including colour, salting, packing, and covering Weights	Sample boxes checked and found correct.

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

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on white paper.)

——

Form 15.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Cheese Class Certificate.

superfine (95–100 points).

This is to certify that................... Cheese, branded..................... and shipped per s.s ………….to , on , 19................................ , have been examined and awarded points as follow:—

Class.	Flavour. (Maximum 50.)	Texture. (Maximum 30.)	Condition. (Maximum 20.)	Total. (Maximum 100.)
Superfine.
Remarks.
Flavour, including aroma.............................................................. Texture, including body, grain, and moisture............................... Condition, including colour, salting, packing, and covering.........

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

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on pink paper.)

Form 16.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Cheese Class Certificate.

first class (90–94 points).

This is to certify that................... Cheese, branded..................... and shipped per s.s…………….to………on 19................................ , have been examined and awarded points as follow:—

Class.	Flavour. (Maximum 50.)	Texture. (Maximum 30.)	Condition. (Maximum 20.)	Total. (Maximum 100.)
first class.
Remarks.
Flavour, including aroma.............................................................. Texture, including body, grain, and moisture............................... Condition, including colour, salting, packing, and covering.........

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

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on blue paper.)

——

Form 17.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Cheese Class Certificate.

second class (83–89 points).

This is to certify that................... Cheese, branded..................... and shipped per s.s..... to………………on 19................................ , have been examined and awarded points as follow:—

Class.	Flavour. (Maximum 50.)	Texture. (Maximum 30.)	Condition. (Maximum 20.)	Total. (Maximum 100.)
SECOND class.
Remarks.
Flavour, including aroma.............................................................. Texture, including body, grain, and moisture............................... Condition, including colour, salting, packing, and covering.........

Dated at............................ , in the State of..................... the...................... day of.............. 19.... .

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on green paper.)

Form 18.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Cheese Class Certificate.

third class (75–82 points).

This is to certify that................... Cheese,................................. branded......... and shipped per s.s to on................................ 19.................. , have been examined and awarded points as follow:—

Class.	Flavour. (Maximum 50.)	Texture. (Maximum 30.)	Condition. (Maximum 20.)	Total. (Maximum 100.)
THIRD class.
Remarks.
Flavour, including aroma.............................................................. Texture, including body, grain, and moisture............................... Condition, including colour, salting, packing, and covering

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

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on orange paper.)

——

Form 19.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Rabbits or Hares.

first class certificate.

This is to certify that....................................... crates of............................................ branded were examined at............ Freezing Works and classified as FIRST CLASS. These goods were at time of examination thoroughly sound and suitable for human consumption.

Shipped per s.s.................... to............................ on........................................ 19.........

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

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on pink paper.)

Form 20.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Rabbits or Hares.

second-class certificate.

This is to certify that....................................... crates of............................................ branded were examined at............ Freezing Works and classified as SECOND CLASS. These goods were at time of examination thoroughly sound and suitable for human consumption.

Shipped per s.s.................... to............................ on........................................ 19.........

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

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on blue paper.)

Form 21.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Certificate No............. ——

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

——

Department of Trade and Customs.

Rabbits.

skinned rabbits class certificate.

This is to certify that....................................... cases of Skinned Rabbits, branded...... ………were examined and classified at............. Freezing Works. These goods were at time of examination thoroughly sound and suitable for human consumption.

Shipped per s.s.................... to............................ on........................................ 19.........

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

....................................................

Examining Officer.

(This form to be printed on green paper.)

Form 22.

Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905.

Application for the Registration of a Brand.

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To the Collector of Customs,

Port of..............................
State of.............................

Sir,

I hereby make application for the registration, under the Commerce Regulations 1913, of the undermentioned brand, of which seven copies are forwarded herewith. The brand has been (or is being) registered as a trade mark in the Trade Marks Office of the Commonwealth (or States of ).

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Applicant.

Description of Brand.

Name and Address of Owner.

Goods to which brand is to be applied, and State from which goods are to be exported.

(To be filled in by Officer on production of Certificate.)

Certificate of Registration as Trade Mark No............. Date………. produced / /

Commonwealth

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The essential particulars of the Trade Mark are the following:—

(See Trade Marks Journal, Vol. , No. , page .)

Goods in respect of which Trade Mark is registered,—

The Comptroller-General, Brand registered, No....................

Submitted. ................... / /19 .
...................................... Collector informed accordingly
Collector of Customs, .............. / /19 .
/ /19 .
Registration approved.

Applicant informed.

......................................
Comptroller-General, ........... / /19 .
/ /19 .

INDEX.

COMMERCE REGULATIONS, 1913.

Subject.	Regulation No.
Act—Definition of......................................................................................................	3
Agricultural seeds—
Trade Description of.............................................................................................	6–8 (m), (m (a))
Received by Post, &c............................................................................................	8 (m (a))
Analysts and analyses................................................................................................	46–48
Apparel—Trade Description of..................................................................................	6–8 (h), (i), (j)
Applications for registration of brands...................................................................	50
Appointed Place—Definition of................................................................................	3
Appointed places—
For Inspection of Exports......................................................................................	22
Inspection at other than.........................................................................................	23 (4)
Sending of goods for export to..............................................................................	23
Approved stamp—
Application to goods.............................................................................................	33, 44, 45
Cancellation of in certain cases.............................................................................	31
Form of..................................................................................................................	33
Not to be applied to inferior goods.......................................................................	44 (b)
Unauthorized impressions of................................................................................	33
Articles for food or drink—Trade Description of....................................................	6–8 (a), (b), (c), (d)
“Australia” to be included in Trade Description on Exports.....................................	12 (b)
Boots and shoes—
Definition of “Soles”.............................................................................................	3
Trade Description..................................................................................................	6–8 (j)
Brand—
Application for registration of...............................................................................	50
Cessation of registration of...................................................................................	53 (2)
May be accompanied on goods by registered number..........................................	52
Notice of transfer to be given................................................................................	53 (1)
Brand, registered—
Definition of..........................................................................................................	3
Manufacturer’s or exporter’s or producer’s on exports........................................	12 (c)
Brands, Register of, to be kept..................................................................................	49
Brands not registerable unless registered trade marks...............................................	51
Butter (Exports)—
Creamery—Definition of......................................................................................	3
Churn marks..........................................................................................................	13 (c), 26 (2)
Fat—Definition of.................................................................................................	3
Grade marking.......................................................................................................	40
Grading of.............................................................................................................	35, 37–39
Milled—Definition of...........................................................................................	3
Pastry—Definition of............................................................................................	3
Re-examination of, in certain cases......................................................................	31
To be placed in Cool Store....................................................................................	29
To be sent to appointed place................................................................................	23
Trade Description of.............................................................................................	11, 12, 13 (a), (b) (c) and (d)
Under standard......................................................................................................	15
Unfrozen, for South Sea Islands and New Guinea................................................	20
Weights.................................................................................................................	12 (d), 13 (d)
Certificates—
Export....................................................................................................................	43
May be cancelled in certain cases.........................................................................	31
Certificate of analysis (Exports)...............................................................................	47–48
Cheese—
Grade marking.......................................................................................................	40
Grading of.............................................................................................................	36–38
Trade Description of.............................................................................................	11, 12
Under standard......................................................................................................	15
China—Goods for—Trade Descriptions on...............................................................	19
Collector of Customs—
May supply certificate of analysis........................................................................	48

C.17444. b

Index-continued.

Subject.	Regulation No.
Comptroller-General—
May allow withdrawal of goods for home consumption..............................................................	32
May appoint places for inspection of exports...............................................................................	22
May permit inspection at places other than appointed..................................................................	23 (4)
To keep register of brands.............................................................................................................	49
Condition of goods at time of shipmen t...........................................................................................	16
Consumption within Commonwealth of goods examined for export..............................................	32
Cool Store—
Breakdown of refrigerating machinery.........................................................................................	30
Placing of goods in........................................................................................................................	29–30
Country of origin (“Australia”) on exports.......................................................................................	12 (b)
Country or place of origin (Imports)...............................................................................................	7 (b)
Coverings—Definition of...................................................................................................................	3
Cream—Trade description of.............................................................................................................	11, 12, 27 (a)
Creamery Butter—Definition of.......................................................................................................	3
Dates of Churning of Butter.............................................................................................................	13 (c), 26 (2)
Dates of killing, canning, &c., to be given by exporter......................................................................	24
Declaration by exporter in certain cases............................................................................................	27
Definitions..........................................................................................................................................	3
Descriptions—Trade.........................................................................................................................
Of Exports.....................................................................................................................................

10–20
Of Imports.....................................................................................................................................	5–9
Disease—
(In relation to fruit)—Definition of...............................................................................................	3
(In relation to meat)—Definition of..............................................................................................	3
Drink—Definition of..........................................................................................................................	3
Drugs which require to be stated in Trade Description......................................................................	8 (f)
East—Goods for the—Trade Description of......................................................................................	19
Examination of Exports. See “Inspection.”......................................................................................
Exporter—
To give information to officer.......................................................................................................	24
To give notice of shipment............................................................................................................	25
To make declaration in certain cases............................................................................................	27
Exporter’s name or brand on exports.................................................................................................	12 (c)
Export—Notice of intention to...........................................................................................................	25–6
Export Permits...................................................................................................................................	28, 55 (2)
Exports—
Inspection of..................................................................................................................................	21–32
Inspection under State Acts...........................................................................................................	21
Prohibition of certain....................................................................................................................	10
Trade Description of.....................................................................................................................	10–20
“Fair average quality”......................................................................................................................	44
Fees.....................................................................................................................................................	55
Food—Definition of............................................................................................................................	3
Foods for Infants...............................................................................................................................	8 (b)
Fruit—“Disease” in relation to..........................................................................................................	3
Fruit (Export), including Dried and Preserved—
Apples under 2½ inches................................................................................................................	14 (2), 27 (g)
Declaration by exporter.................................................................................................................	27
Diseased........................................................................................................................................	3, 15, 27 (g)
Dried..............................................................................................................................................	13 (j)
In abnormal condition...................................................................................................................	15
Inferior..........................................................................................................................................	15
Second Grade................................................................................................................................	15
Trade Description of.....................................................................................................................	11, 12, 14
Unsorted........................................................................................................................................	14 (1)
Unsound........................................................................................................................................	15, 27 (g)
Fruit (Imports)—Trade Description of.............................................................................................	8 (d)
Ghee—Trade Description of...............................................................................................................	11, 13 (e)
Gilt—Definition of..............................................................................................................................	3
Gilt jewellery—Trade Description of................................................................................................	8 (l)
Gold-cased—Definition of.................................................................................................................	3
Gold and gold-cased jewellery—Trade Description of....................................................................	8 (l)
Gold-plated—Definition of................................................................................................................	3
Gold-plated jewellery—Trade Description of...................................................................................	8 (l)

Index-continued.

Subject.	Regulation No.
Gold, Rolled—Definition of...............................................................................................................	3
Goods (Exports) below standard........................................................................................................	15
Goods examined for export—Consumption within Commonwealth...............................................	32
Goods for China and the East-Trade Description of........................................................................	19
Goods (Exports) in cool store............................................................................................................	29, 30
Goods (Exports)—Re-examination of...............................................................................................	31
Goods prepared for export under supervision...............................................................................	18
Grade Marking, Butter and Cheese................................................................................................	40
Grades—Butter and Cheese...............................................................................................................	35, 36
Hares—
Classification of............................................................................................................................	42
In inferior, unsound, or abnormal condition.................................................................................	15
Trade Description of.....................................................................................................................	11, 12
Honey (Exports)—
Declaration by exporter.................................................................................................................	27
Trade Description of.....................................................................................................................	11, 12
Under standard..............................................................................................................................	15
Imitation jewellery—Trade Description of.......................................................................................	8 (l)
Imports—
Prohibition of certain....................................................................................................................	5
Standards for.................................................................................................................................	9
Trade Description of.....................................................................................................................	5–9
Information as to dates to be given by exporter...............................................................................	13 (e),24, 26 (2)
Infants’ Foods....................................................................................................................................	8 (b)
Inspection at other than appointed places......................................................................................	23 (4)
Inspection of Exports........................................................................................................................	21–32
Places for.......................................................................................................................................	22, 23
Under State Acts...........................................................................................................................	21
Intention to Export—Notice of.........................................................................................................	25, 26
Interference with Trade Descriptions (Exports).............................................................................	17
Introductory.......................................................................................................................................	1–4
Jam (Exports)—
Declaration by exporter.................................................................................................................	27
Trade Description of.....................................................................................................................	11, 12
Japan—Goods for—Trade Descriptions on.......................................................................................	19
Jewellery—
Gilt articles—Stamping, &c..........................................................................................................	8 (l)
“Gilt”—Definition of....................................................................................................................	3
Gold-cased articles—Stamping, &c..............................................................................................	8 (l)
“ Gold cased”—Definition of.......................................................................................................	3
Gold-plated articles—Stamping, &c.............................................................................................	8 (l)
“Gold plated”—Definition of........................................................................................................	3
Imitation gold and silver—Stamping, &c.....................................................................................	8 (l)
Rolled-gold articles—Stamping, &c.............................................................................................	8 (l)
“Rolled gold”—Definition of........................................................................................................	3
Silver articles—Stamping, &c......................................................................................................	8 (l)
Trade Description of.....................................................................................................................	6–8 (l)
Labels on goods prepared under supervision.................................................................................	18
Leather—
Definition of..................................................................................................................................	3
(Exports)—Declaration by exporter..............................................................................................	27
(Exports)—Inferior.......................................................................................................................	15
(Exports)—Loading substances in................................................................................................	27 (b)
(Exports)—Trade Description of..................................................................................................	11–13 (k)
(Imports)—Trade Description of..................................................................................................	6–8 (k)
Loading substances in leather..........................................................................................................	8 (k), 27 (b)
“Loading” of piece goods..................................................................................................................	8 (i)
Maize (Exports)—
Declaration by exporter of............................................................................................................	27
In inferior, unsound, or abnormal condition.................................................................................	15
Trade Description of.....................................................................................................................	11, 12, 13 (j)
Manufacturer’s name or brand on exports.......................................................................................	12 (c)
Manures—
Definition of..................................................................................................................................	3
Trade Description of.....................................................................................................................	6–8 (g)

Index—continued.

Subject.	Regulation No.
Margarine—
Definition of..........................................................................................................................	3
Exports—Trade Description of.............................................................................................	11–13 (e)
Materials far manufacture of apparel—Trade Description of................................................	6, 7, 8 (i)
Meat, canned (Exports)—
Declaration by exporter of....................................................................................................	27
Inferior or unsound................................................................................................................	15
Requirements........................................................................................................................	44 (d)
Trade Description of.............................................................................................................	11, 12, 13 (f)
Meat, carcase—
Certificate to be issued..........................................................................................................	44 (c)
Definition of term..................................................................................................................	3
Meats—Piece	44 (d)
Meat—
Salt Beef................................................................................................................................	3, 13 (h), 27 (d)
Declaration by exporter.........................................................................................................	27
Trade Description of.............................................................................................................	11, 12, 13 (f), (h)
Definition of..........................................................................................................................	3
“Disease” in relation to.........................................................................................................	3
Flesh of Bulls or Stags or Rams—Trade Description of......................................................	11, 12, 13 (f)
In inferior, unsound, or abnormal condition.........................................................................	15
To be placed in cool store.....................................................................................................	29
Meat extract or essence—
Declaration by exporter.........................................................................................................	27
Under standard......................................................................................................................	15
Medicines—
Bacteriological Cultures, &c.................................................................................................	8 (fb)
Trade Description of.............................................................................................................	6–8 (e), (f), (fa), (fb)
Milk—
Exports—Condensed, concentrated, or dried—Declaration by exporter of.........................	27
Exports—Dried—With or without added sugar of any kind................................................	11, 13 (g)
Exports—Trade Description of.............................................................................................	11, 12
Exports—Under standard......................................................................................................	15
Imports—Condensed or concentrated—Trade Description of.............................................	8 (c)
Imports—Condensed separated—Trade Description of.......................................................	8 (ca)
Imports—Condensed skimmed—Trade Description of.......................................................	8 (ca)
Imports—Dried—Trade Description of................................................................................	8 (c)
Imports—Trade Description of.............................................................................................	8 (c)
Milled Butter—Definition of.....................................................................................................	3
Minister—
May appoint analysts............................................................................................................	46
May direct acceptance of inspection of exports under State Acts........................................	21
Miscellaneous.............................................................................................................................	46–56
Name of manufacturer or producer or exporter on exports..................................................	12 (c)
New Guinea—Unfrozen butter for, exempt...............................................................................	20
Notice of breakdown of refrigerating machinery...................................................................	30
Notice of intention to export to be given..................................................................................	25, 26
Number of registered brand may be applied to goods.............................................................	52
Pasteurized—Definition of........................................................................................................	3
Pastry Butter—Definition of.....................................................................................................	3
Payment for officers’ services for supervision of preparation for export.................................	18
Penalties......................................................................................................................................	54
Permits, Export..........................................................................................................................	28, 55 (2)
Philippine Islands—Goods for—Trade Description of.............................................................

19
Piece goods—
Containing loading or weighting substances	8 (i)
Trade Description of	6, 7, 8 (i)
Places for inspection and examination of exports.....................................................................	22
Plants—
Definition of..........................................................................................................................	3
Exports—Declaration by exporter........................................................................................	27
Exports—In inferior, unsound, or abnormal condition.........................................................	15
Exports—Trade Description of.............................................................................................	11, 12, 13 (j)
Imports—Trade Description of.............................................................................................	6. 7, 8 (n)

Subject.	Regulation No.
Potatoes (Exports)—
Approximate weight may be shown......................................................................................	12 (d)
Declaration by exporter.........................................................................................................	27
In inferior, unsound, or abnormal condition.........................................................................	15
Trade Description of.............................................................................................................	11, 12, 13 (i)
Preparation under supervision of goods for export.................................................................	18
Preservatives—
Definition of..........................................................................................................................	3
Producer’s Name or Brand on exports.....................................................................................	12 (c)
Prohibition, export of goods below standard in certain cases................................................	15
Prohibition of certain exports..................................................................................................	10
Prohibition of certain imports..................................................................................................	5, 9
Quantity or weight—
Gross or Net—(Imports).......................................................................................................	7 (c)
Net (Exports).........................................................................................................................	12 (d)
Rabbits—
Classification of....................................................................................................................	42
In inferior, unsound, or abnormal condition.........................................................................	15
Trade Description of.............................................................................................................	11, 12
Re-examination of goods for export..........................................................................................	31
Registered brands—Definition of.............................................................................................	3
Register of brands to be kept.....................................................................................................	49
Registered trade mark—Brand to be........................................................................................	51
Removing trade descriptions (Exports)....................................................................................	17
Repeal of previous regulations...................................................................................................	56
Rolled Gold—Definition of........................................................................................................	3
Rolled-gold Jewellery—Stamping, &c......................................................................................	8 (l)
Seeds, agricultural (Imports)—
Imported by post exempt.......................................................................................................	8 (ma)
Trade Description of.............................................................................................................	6, 7, 8 (m)
Seeds (Exports)—
Declaration by exporter.........................................................................................................	27
Seeds sent by post exempt....................................................................................................	20
Trade Description of.............................................................................................................	11, 12, 13 (j)
Ships’ Stores—Regulations do not apply to..............................................................................	4
Silver jewellery—Stamping, &c................................................................................................	8 (l)
Singapore—Goods for—Trade Description of..........................................................................	19
Soles of boots and shoes—
Definition of..........................................................................................................................	3
Trade Description of.............................................................................................................	8 (j)
Sound—Definition of.................................................................................................................	3
Soundness—Definition of..........................................................................................................	3
South Sea Islands—Regulations do not apply to unfrozen butter for.......................................	20
Stamp—Approved for export....................................................................................................	33, 44
Passed for export...................................................................................................................	44
Standards for exports.................................................................................................................	15 and First Schedule
Standards for imports.................................................................................................................	9
State Acts—Inspection of exports under.................................................................................	21
State—Definition of....................................................................................................................	3
Straits Settlements—Goods for—Trade Description of...........................................................	19
Supervision—Preparation of goods under.................................................................................	18
Temperatures of cool stores......................................................................................................	29, 30
Tinned goods (Exports)—Net weights......................................................................................	12 (d)
Trade Descriptions—
Exports..................................................................................................................................	10–20
Exports—Interference with...................................................................................................	17
Imports..................................................................................................................................	6–9
Trade mark—
Cessation of registration........................................................................................................	53 (2)
Registered brand to be...........................................................................................................	51
Transfer of—Notice to be given...........................................................................................	53 (1)
Weight—
Imports—”Gross” or “Net”...................................................................................................	7 (c)
Net—On exports...................................................................................................................	12 (d)
Withdrawal of exports for home consumption.......................................................................	32

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