APPENDIX D CVII 
During the past year especially, but to a large extent in every 
year, the services of these laboratories are called upon by various 
government departments, particularly by the Departments of Militia 
and Defence, of Agriculture, and of Marine and Fisheries. 
An amendment to the Adulteration Act dated 12th June, 1914, 
became effective from 1st January, 1915 (G. 1152); and a later 
amendment (5 George V, Chap. 9) was assented to'15th April, 1915. 
The Adulteration Act has become so complicated by its many amend- 
ments, and experience has demonstrated the need of so many further 
changes and additions that the desirability of having it thoroughly 
revised must be accepted as proven. It is hoped that this work may 
be undertaken and accomplished at the next session of Parliament. 
The only legislation affecting Food Standards during the year 
has regard to a reduction in the permissible moisture in Evaporated 
Apples (G. 1238 amending G. 1044). 
Ottawa, May 27th, 1916. 
