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as a condiment must be plainly labeled with a statement of the use 

 for which they are intended. All packages of mustard and mustard 

 preparations must be marked with the names of the manufacturers or 

 dealers or with a registered label. 



FISH. 



Fresh or preserved fish which has been mixed with matters other 

 than spices, condiments, aromatic jellies the principal ingredient of 

 which is gelatin or gelose, must not be sold unless a plain label shall 

 indicate the nature of the foreign substance used. Canned-fish prod- 

 ucts must have a label showing the kind of fish, and also, if necessary, 

 the kind of oil, etc., used. Fish, shellfish, etc., caught with indian 

 berry (Cocculus indicm] or other poisonous substances and those 

 mixed with antiseptics are declared injurious. No substances injurious 

 to health are allowed to be used. Receptacles containing fish must 

 bear the name and address or the registered mark of the seller. It 

 is further forbidden to sell or keep in the same premises with food 

 products fish not intended for alimentary purposes unless these 'are 

 clearly marked "Not eatable," or the like. 



SUGAR. 



It is provided that the word "sugar" and similar terms shall refer 

 only to the prodact obtained from the juice of sugar cane, sugar beet, 

 and similar plants. All other products, such as dextrose, which are 

 used for sweetening purposes must be properly labeled. Mixtures of 

 cane sugar with other materials, such as dextrose, can be sold only when 

 so labeled as to inform the purchaser of the character of the goods. 



White sugar must not contain more than 0.2 per cent of mineral sub- 

 stances, raw sugar not more than 2.5 per cent of mineral substances, 

 and glucose not more than 0.8 per cent of mineral substances. Glucose 

 must not contain more than 0.05 grams of free acids (calculated to sul- 

 phuric acid) per 100 grams of dry matter, nor appreciable quantities 

 of oxalates, oxalic acid, arsenic compounds, lead, zinc, or barium. 



Sugar must not be deteriorated in any manner for instance, coated 

 with mold. The addition of preservatives and the presence of fungi- 

 cides are forbidden. Bags, barrels, and other receptacles must be 



plainly marked with the name of the manufacturer or dealer. 



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SACCHARIN. 



The importation, manufacture, shipping, and selling of saccharin 

 and other products, which are formed synthetically and possess a sweet 

 taste similar to that of sugar but have no nutritive value, are pro- 

 hibited. The use of saccharin and similar products in the preparation 

 of foods and the sale of foods containing them are also prohibited. 



