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Skimmed Milk with Non-Milk Fat Regulations, 1960
These Regulations which came into operation on 19th September, 1961,
require: —
(1) Labels and advertisements for "specified foods" to bear the words
"Skimmed Milk with non fat", or certain alterations. (A "Specified Food"
is defined as skimmed milk with non-milk fat, condensed skimmed milk
with non-milk fat, dried skimmed milk with non-milk fat.)
(2) Labels for "specified foods" to bear the words "Unfit for Babies" or "Not
to be used for Babies". Where the kind and amount of fat used is specified,
the words "Not to be used for babies except under medical advice" may
be substituted.
(3) Any label for a "specified food" which carries a claim in relation to coronary
disease to bear a statement of the kind of fat and the amount used.
(4) Prohibits the labelling or advertising of "specified foods", etc., in a manner
suggestive of milk or anything connected with dairy interest.
Markets
The Street Traders using the market sites in Bradmore Lane and Norland Road
operate from approved pitches licenced by the Borough Council under section 21
of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1947. The markets in Cinema
Extension, Uxbridge Road, and in Railway Approach are privately owned.
Frequent inspections of the food stalls in these markets were made, particular
attention being paid to the storage accommodation used by the traders.
During the year, 601 visits were made to these markets by the Food and Drugs
Inspector.
MEDICINAL BATHS AND HEALTH LAUNDRY
Medicinal Baths
The usual treatment is provided for scabies, impetigo, verminous conditions,
and for psoriasis. The year started with work well in hand for the modernisation
of the treatment centre in Scotts Road, Shepherds Bush. Finally completed in May
it is pleasing to the eye. has comfortable working conditions for the staff, and the
privacy provided for the patients is appreciated by all. The elderly particularly
welcome the comfort of the infra red heaters strategically sited in the bathing
cubicles to provide heat exactly where it is needed. During the year the facilities
at the Cleansing Station were used by the Boroughs of Barnes, Brentford and
Chiswick, Ealing, Heston and Isleworth, Kensington, Southall and Wandsworth
both for steam sterilisation and personal cleansings.
Treatment Centre
There were 93 individuals attending at the centre for scabies, involving 162
treatments. This is the first year in which no cleansing of school children has taken
place under the supervision of L.C.C. staff. All school children who were treated
were accompanied by their mothers or older members of the family, who were in
need of treatment. A resume of several of the more interesting cases treated in
1961 is given below.
A male child aged 10 months was referred by its doctor for pediculosis capitis
cleansing. Five treatments were needed to clear the lice encrusted to his eyelashes.
The baby was treated with ung. hyd. p. flav. B.P.C. The mother was also treated.
A man aged 36 and his 20 year old wife asked for treatment for pubic lice.
Both also had verminous heads and all necessary treatment was provided, including