RULINGS.

CHOCOLATES AND COCOAS.

Chocolates and cocoas must not contain substances other than cocoa mass, sugar and flavoring, and are not required to be labeled "Compound" or "Mixture."

COCOANUT.

Prepared cocoanut shall contain nothing except cocoanut and sugar, and will not be classed as a compound or mixture.

BAKING POWDER.

Baking powder may be sold without formula, but if classed as a cream of tartar or a phosphate powder, etc., must be true to name.

FLAVORING EXTRACTS.

Vanilla flavoring must be without artificial color.

Extracts made of more than one principle must be labeled with the name of each principle, or else simply with the name of the inferior or adulterant. For example: An extract made from vanilla and tonka must be labeled Extract of Vanilla and Tonka, or simply Extract of Tonka.

The labeling of an extract of vanilla and tonka as Extract of Vanilla, or Compound Extract of Vanilla with the per cent of each ingredient contained therein, is not proper, and will be considered an adulteration.

In all cases, it is understood that when an extract is labeled with two or more names, the type used is to be similar in size and the name of any one of the articles used is not to be given greater prominence than another. Artificial extracts, such as raspberry, strawberry, pineapple, and banana, are strictly prohibited in this State.

CANNED PEAS.

The sale of peas or other vegetables greened with copper will be considered a violation of the law.

MIXTURES OR COMPOUNDS.

Mixtures or compounds recognized as ordinary articles, or ingredients of articles of food, not injurious to health, must be distinctly labeled under their own distinctive names. They must not be an imitation of, or sold under the name of another article.

Specific articles, such as pepper, ginger, mustard, wheat flour, etc., are not recognized mixtures or compounds, but when two or more of such articles are mixed together, they become such mixtures or compounds, and

must not be sold under the name of any one ingredient, even though the package be labeled Mixture or Compound. They should be sold under an original or coin name, and they must bear the name and address of the manufacturer and be labeled in a manner as to plainly and correctly show that they are mixtures or compounds. EXCEPTIONS under the law are: Lard, coffee and buckwheat flour. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: Prepared

mustard.

(See restricted articles and rulings under those heads.)

SELF-RISING BUCKWHEAT FLOUR.

Buckwheat flour containing no other ingredients except for leavening and seasoning will not be considered adulterated.

PREPARED MUSTARD.

Pure mustard mixed with vinegar and spices may be sold if labeled "Prepared Mustard" and bear the name and address of the manufacturer, but if any substance or substances are added to cheapen it, such as flour, etc., it will be deemed adulterated.

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Mustard mixed with vinegar, spices and other substances may be sold under an original or coin name, but the use of such names as French Mustard," "Mustard Mixture," "Mustard Compound," or any name in which mustard is a part thereof, will be considered a violation of the law.

ADULTERATED ARTICLES.

Only two specific articles within the meaning of the law are permitted to be adulterated; they are lard and coffee, and must be labeled as heretofore mentioned.

ACT.

Act No. 193, laws of 1895, is an act to prohibit and prevent adulteration, fraud and deception in the manufacture and sale of articles of food and drink and repeals all acts inconsistent with it.

PENALTY.

(Sec. 19, Act No. 193, Public Acts, 1895.)

Whoever shall do any of the acts or things prohibited, or wilfully neglect or refuse to do any of the acts or things enjoined by this act, or in any way violate any of the provisions, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and where no specific penalty is prescribed by this act, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars, nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days, or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.

LIQUORS.

The law relating to liquors seems to be meant only to prohibit the sale of spirituous or fermented or malt liquors containing drugs or poisons or substances or ingredients deleterious or unhealthful; and provides that each barrel, cask, keg, bottle or other vessel containing the same shall be branded or labeled with the words "Pure and without drugs or poison," together with the name of the person or firm preparing the package. This applies to every package of whatever size-it matters not whether they are put up for immediate delivery or for stock purpose. This includes all bottled ale, beer, rum, wine or other malt or spirituous liquors, also the bottles used for dispensing over the bar. The State has no standard of proof, but liquors in packages where proof is indicated must test to that proof. Compounds containing nothing deleterious or unhealthful may be sold as cordials. The blending of liquors will be permitted, if spirits or other ingredients are not added.

Dealers purchasing and receiving goods not properly branded or labeled are not relieved from any responsibility, if they sell the same without branding or labeling.

PENALTY.

Any person violating the provisions of liquor act No. 313, public acts 1887, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, nor less than fifty dollars, and shall be imprisoned in the jail of the county not more than six months nor less than ten days.

COMPLAINTS.

Complaints or requests for investigation will be held in strict confidence and will receive prompt attention when addressed direct to the department or through an inspector.

ELLIOT O. GROSVENOR,

Commissioner.

LAWS

OF THE

STATE OF MICHIGAN

RELATIVE TO

THE POWERS AND DUTIES

OF THE

DAIRY AND FOOD COMMISSIONER

AND THE

ADULTERATION OF FOODS AND DRINKS.

1897.

Compiled at the office of the

DAIRY AND FOOD COMMISSIONER.