In the case of meat raised with antibiotic feeds, hormone injections or other artificial aids, butchers would need to display a notice bearing the words " RAISED WITH," followed by particulars of all artificial methods used in rearing the livestock concerned. " Battery" eggs would thus be immediately distinguishable. Finally, vegetables and fruit -which had been sprayed with arsenic or any other chemical insecticide could only be sold with an accompanying notice bearing the words " TREATED WITH," followed by disclosure of the insecticides used. Pre-packed foods would have to reveal all chemical additives prominently on the label. Loose foods, sweets, meats, vegetables and fruit containing additives would have the " DYED WITH," "FLAVOURED WITH," "PRESERVED W I T H " and/or " TREATED WITH " notices exhibited " in a prominent position and, if not attached to the food to which it relates, in such a position as clearly to relate to that food. All words so required shall be in block letters of equal size, legibly printed and conspicuously visible." The Bill is based on the article entitled "Add All Additives " published in Here's Health in October, 1964, and subsequently reprinted by the National Association for Health. Copies of the " Labelling of Food " Bill are now obtainable from H.M.S.O. (Bill 73), price Is. 6d. A N
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At this office we get many letters of enquiry from nonmembers. To every one we reply fully and enclose samples of our literature. The cost to the Society is considerable, about 3s. 6d. each (6s. when the writer asks for a sample copy of The Vegan). We are pleased to do this, and we should be sorry if the flow of letters dried up, as it would mean a lack of interest in the vegan way of life but as, of course, only a few join the Society immediately, we are often very worried about where the next stamp is coming from. Many of our members appreciate our difficulties, and some of you regularly enclose that little extra with your subs. We are very grateful for this. However, costs do nothing but rise regularly and steadily, and any extra help you can give to enable us to keep this service going will be most enthusiastically received by the Treasurer or me ; it does not matter where you address it, the Society will use every penny to further the vegan way of life. Best wishes to you all. EVA BATT. The second article on Eva Batt's West Indian tour has been deferred to our next issue. 18