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Wharf we have duties in connection with the Imported Food Regulations.
A steamer from Rotterdam with 1,460 cases of uncertified
lard on board was proceeding to the wharf when the Port of London
Authority took samples of the same for analysis. The result was
satisfactory, and the consignment was passed as vegetable compound
for removal to a firm at London Bridge after we had checked the
marks on the cases on unloading. The firm to which the compound
was consigned registered the marks of the compound with us to obviate
delay in examining future consignments at the wharf. Again, in July,
a notification was received from the Customs Officer at St. George's
Wharf to the effect that he was withholding 1½ tons of bacon consigned
to a London firm, requiring the same to be examined before being
released. The bacon was duly examined by the Inspector and the
Medical Officer of Health, and the necessary certificate granted prohibiting
the removal of the consignment. Next day, permission was
given for its removal for the purpose of soap-making at Poplar. Notice
was sent to the Medical Officer of Health at Poplar as to the arrival of
the bacon at the appropriate address.
These were the principal incidents in 1926, but, in addition, the
Inspector examines foodstuffs at the wharf from time to time.
Apples and Arsenic.
Samples of apples were submitted to the Public Analyst for
examination, but in no case was any arsenical compound found.
Cakes and Sweets.
The Council approached the Ministry of Health with a view to
Regulations being made for the protection of cakes and sweets exposed
for sale outside shops or on stalls, from contamination.
New Health Centre.
The Deptford Health Centre will shortly be built in Harton Street
at a cost of about ,£"4,975. This will consist of a Tuberculosis Section,
containing waiting room, consulting room, dispensary, records and
staff room and an Ante-Natal Section, containing dressing and examination
room, etc. There will also be provision for Ultra-violet ray
treatment and dental work and caretaker's accommodation.