asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware that dyed herrings are being sold as kippered; and whether, as the dye used is injurious to health, he will have arrangements made to prohibit this practice.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sale of Dyed Herrings.
If the Deputy suggests that fish which have been merely dyed or coloured, but not smoked, are being sold as kippered herrings, I can only say I have no knowledge of such a fraudulent practice, and shall be glad to have information as to where it is alleged to obtain.
I understand that the accepted method of kippering herrings, both here and in Britain, includes the use of certain harmless colouring material prior to smoking.