STATUTORY RULES.
1924. No. 127.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1923 AND 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, hereby make the following Regulation under the Customs Act 1901-1923 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this sixteenth day of August, 1924.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
H. E. PRATTEN.
Minister of State for Trade and Customs.
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Amendment of Commerce (Meat Export) Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1923, No. 36, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 90 of the Commerce (Meat Export) Regulations is hereby repealed, and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Declaration to accompany notice
“90. A declaration by the exporter shall accompany the notice of intention to export canned meat, meat extract, meat essence, salt beef, bacon, or hams, stating:—
(a) In the case of canned meat, its condition as to soundness and suitability for human consumption; 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 export;
(b) In the case of meat extract or meat essence, whether the goods have been prepared in accordance with these regulations;
(c) In the case of salt beef, the time occupied in the process of curing; and
(d) In the case of bacon and hams, the time occupied in curing, drying, and smoking.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1924 No. 127, enacted under the Customs Act 1901-1923 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905, aims to address issues related to the export of meat products, ensuring they meet the necessary standards and are correctly described. This legislative instrument was introduced to provide clear guidelines and requirements for the export of various meat products, including canned meat, meat extract, meat essence, salt beef, bacon, and hams. The regulation was enacted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, with the clear policy objective of maintaining the integrity and quality of Australian meat exports by enforcing stringent export standards and ensuring accurate product descriptions. The regulation specifically mandates that a detailed declaration must accompany the notice of intention to export, outlining the conditions of the meat products and the processes undergone, thereby ensuring transparency and adherence to regulatory standards.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument is a regulation made under the Customs Act 1901-1923 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905, which outlines specific requirements for the export of various meat products. The regulation applies to any person or entity involved in the export of canned meat, meat extract, meat essence, salt beef, bacon, or hams from Australia. The regulation imposes a requirement for a declaration to be submitted by the exporter, detailing the condition of the meat products, their preparation process, and the time taken in curing, drying, and smoking, where applicable. The regulation is geographically applicable across the Commonwealth of Australia, as it is a federal regulation. The regulation extends to all types of meat products listed, without explicit exclusions, though certain conditions must be met to ensure the products are suitable for human consumption and comply with relevant regulations. The regulation can be further extended or modified through subordinate instruments as necessary.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations, particularly Regulation 90, require exporters to provide a detailed declaration when intending to export certain meat products. Specifically, Section 90(a) requires a statement regarding the condition of canned meat, ensuring it is sound and suitable for human consumption, and confirming that it has been prepared from healthy animals and properly canned and cooked. Section 90(b) mandates that meat extracts or essences must be prepared according to the regulations. For salt beef, Section 90(c) stipulates the curing time must be declared. Lastly, Section 90(d) requires details on the curing, drying, and smoking processes for bacon and hams. These declarations are integral to the export process, ensuring that the meat products meet specific health and safety standards.
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily on exporters of the specified meat products. Exporters must ensure that their products comply with the detailed requirements set out in the regulations. This includes providing accurate and truthful declarations regarding the preparation, processing, and suitability of the meat products for human consumption. Failure to comply with these obligations can result in legal consequences, as the regulations are designed to protect public health and ensure the integrity of meat exports.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in civil or criminal penalties. The specific consequences for non-compliance are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but under the overarching Acts (Customs Act 1901-1923 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905), breaches can lead to fines, imprisonment, or both. The precise penalties would depend on the severity and nature of the breach, but the intent of the regulations is to enforce strict adherence to health and safety standards in the export of meat products. This underscores the seriousness with which the Australian government treats the regulation of meat exports.