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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hammersmith 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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SECTION D
INSPECTION & SUPERVISION OF FOOD
Food & Drugs Act 1955
Without doubt, the supervision and control of the conditions under
which food is handled is one of the particularly important factors coming
within the jurisdiction of the Food and Drugs Authority. The maintenance
of frequent inspection of all kinds of food premises is the key to a successful
service. The inspection of these premises during the year under the
Food Hygiene Regulations 1955, has called for a considerable amount of work
from the Inspectorial staff.
During 1957, 4,186 visits were made at food premises and stalls and
at 149 of these, conditions constituting contraventions under the Food Hygiene
Regulations 1955 were found. In each case remedies resulted following
the issue of verbal notices and warning letters.
It has been found that the persons responsible are co-operative in
adopting suggestions and recommendations made to them. In no instance has
it been necessary to institute legal proceedings.
Three exemption certificates were granted by the Council in connection
with the Regulations during the year.
No seizures of unsound food were made under section 9 of the Food and
Drugs Act 1955.
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