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OFFICE OF INFORMATION 



111- S, department of Hgriculture 



Public Hearing Relating to Guaranty Legend on Labels 

 of Foods and Drugs, Called for March lo 



Washington, d. C. 



A hearing on the question of postponement of the effective date of Food 

 Inspection Decision 153, which in substance forbids the use of guaranty legends and 

 serial numbers on labels of foods and drugs in interstate commerce, will be held in the 

 Bureau of Chemistry, 216 13th Street, S. W., Washington, D. C, at 2 o'clock p. m., 

 March 10, 1916. 



This decision, issued May 5, 1914, as originally promulgated, was to take effect 

 May 1, 1915. Later, the date on which it was to take effect was postponed until 

 May 1, 1916, with the proviso as to products packed and labeled prior to May 1, 1916, 

 in accordance with law and with the regulations in effect prior to May 5, 1914, that 

 the effective date was postponed until November 1, 1916. 



Numerous requests recently have been made to the Department for a further 

 postponement. Those requesting this action represent that manufacturers and dealers 

 still have on hand large quantities of labels printed prior to May 5, 1914, and bearing 

 the guaranty legend and serial number. It is represented that this supply of labels in 

 the aggregate cost many thousands of dollars, and that unless they can be used their 

 owners will sustain a severe loss. 



On the other hand, many manufacturers, in expectation of the new regulation's 

 going into operation next May, have already eliminated the guaranty legend and serial 

 number from their labels. 



All parties interested in the question, whether in favor of the extension or 

 opposed to it, are invited to attend the hearing and present such facts as may be 

 material. Those unable to attend in person may submit their views in writing. Com- 

 munications should be addressed to the Chief of the Bureau of Chemistry, U. S. 

 Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. 



