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in these instances, the true value of the methylene blue tests or
perhaps to indicate other and more reliable methods, the double
check of the plate count will be continued.
Quantitative Analysis.—Standards for the composition of ice
cream are contained in the Food Standards (Ice-Cream) Regulations,
1959.
In connection with quantitative analysis, one ice lolly was
examined and proved to be satisfactory.
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. One hundred and twenty-nine
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.
In all, 14 visits were made to the fair during the holiday
periods.
Regulation 26 of the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations,
1960, requires inter alia, that each stallholder's name and address
shall be clearly displayed on his stall. In the past it has been
necessary, on occasions, to warn vendors but such action was not
required during the current year.
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 the London County Council
(General Powers) Acts, 1947, 1957 and 1958, registration with the
local Council is compulsory for all street traders. During the year
42 applications were made and licences granted to street traders
engaged in the retailing of articles of food. Only certain streets in
the Borough are designated for street trading ; it is not the policy
of the Council to grant licences for such trading in streets other
than those designated.