New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-05
PURE FOOD LAW FIGHT
Patent Medicine Wen Expected to
Ask Lenient Rulings.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau !

Washington, Sept. "A large number Of pat
ent medicine manufacturers have within the last
few days applied the Commission on Rules
and Regulations OF The Pure Food law to be
heard at the meetings 10 be held in New York
beginning September Il II is the general opin-
ion that the makers of patent medicines. who
eXerted every effort to defeat the Food and Drugs
act IN Congress intend to fight to the last ditch
until the law is actually put in operation and
they Will avail themselves Of the hearings 10 be
given by the Pure Food Commission to present
. strong argument for making the conditions as
lenient possible
The commission thus far has found the manu-
facturers OF food products tractable and willing
10 prepare FOR the requirements Of the law. now
that il has been placed on the statute books
sun. there are many features OF the regulations
IN which the manufacturers OF foods and drinks
are vitality Interested. and the hearings nave
been arranged in order that the regulations may
be prepared with a thorough understanding of
the subject by all concerned Patent medicine
men. smarting under the restrictions with which
lhelr products must be prepared are asking the
commission 10 ccnstrue the law with the utmost
latitude
tentative draft Of the regulations for the
Food and Drugs act has already been prepared
ny me commission charged with the work. bur
uAese are subject 10 revision and amendment as
d result or the conferences 10 be held in New
YORK Though the Legislators sought 10 make
me laws as clear possible there are a num-
Der or puZZling features requiring careful study
Ihese relate 20 specific definition of what CON
sutdtes false and misleading label a def
milton OF Imitation" definition Of Harmless" as
applied 10 coloring and favOring; kinds OF coors
10 De permitted. method Of stating proportion or
quantity or alcohol and other ingredients re-
CURED 10 be named in drugs. including size OF
!etlefs etc and questions relating 10 the inspac-
ton Of imported foods
The Pure Food Commission has da+arr,trad
that IN TIE matter Of labelling packages or hot
t.es the intent Of the law must be carried out 10
lhe iu,lest extent, and the ingredients OF a food
or a oruS must be printed IN letters OF p size
when may bA seen AT a glance The regulation
VII prevent ne printing Of the ingredients in
si-et4 y pe or the use Of pictorial brands or auv
device OF a misleading Character
Inc FuIe rood law goes into effect January
l. a. nc department of Agriculture Is max
ing fiep'i dl4oiS Tor the increased Ia bo~ and
eqpItHl involved IN its enforcement The
WORKING FORCES ana the appliances of the Ia no
iatorles ~ Philadelphia. Chicago Ralffr7ors ma
Ne" orleans VIII he largely increase while ar
New hofk ana Boston there will be- erected Now,
LABORATORY S III NAlrn 90 conduct the necessary
examinations OF all food products COMING INTO
this country Plans for these buildings h..a.
been appIo' ed 10y d. Wiley. chief a. tba Pm
reau OF Chemistry. and Secretary We, 49,.
There Is no uouey available for me -,,.,s,--,..
tiou OF these buildings but the Secretary a. 40
riCLltuTe has been assured that il win h.. 80
coming al the next session OF Coper.ss ~,
thermOTe. assurances nave been given M. ~.
money necessary tp execute the Pure Fn,4 IN,
through the employ '.rIt pr inspector. ,-., r.
..ceSsalE clerical it--- N4Ii ur .Irl.-i.iaI