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Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.—Under the powers conferred
by this Act, Orders in Council have been made prohibiting the sale
or exposure for sale of imported foodstuffs unless bearing an indication
of the country of origin. Five hundred and ninety inspections
were made to secure compliance with the various Orders but on no
occasion was it found necessary to take action against Vendors.
Blackheath Fair.—At Easter, Whitsun and the August Bank
Holiday, many thousands of Londoners from this and adjacent
Boroughs, once again availed themselves of the opportunity of
making a visit to this source of entertainment.
Constant supervision of refreshment stalls, etc., was necessary
to ensure that a safe standard of cleanliness was maintained by the
vendors and to this end a Food Inspector was always in attendance.
On occasions it has been necessary in previous years to warn vendors
that Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, requires the stallholder's
name and address to be clearly displayed on the stall.
During the current year such action was unnecessary.
The observance of hygiene during these holiday periods was
assisted by the provision of a clean water supply and adequate
sanitary accommodation by the London County Council's Parks
Department.
Street Traders.—Under Part IV of the London County
Council (General Powers) Act, 1947, registration with the local
Council is compulsory for all street traders. During the year 52
applications were made and licences granted to street traders
engaged in the retailing of articles of food. Four licences were
revoked, reducing the total number of licences in force on 31st
December to 48.
No contraventions of Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act,
1938 were observed.
Premises used for the purpose of storing articles of food intended
for sale by street traders, were kept under regular supervision by
the Food Inspectors.
Examined
Rejected
Weight
Australian & New Zealand
Ewes, Lambs & Wethers 144,062 1,575 *— —
Australian sheep 382 8 — —
Bags Australian Mutton 52 1 — —
Uraguayan Ewes & Wethers 4,450 90 — —
*Three minor lesions removed.