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Public Health (Preservatives, etc., in Food) Regulations,
1925 to 1927.
The list of samples found to contain preservatives will be found
on page 107. In the case of three samples of sausages found to contain
preservatives in contravention of these Regulations and obtained from
the same vendor, legal proceedings were instituted and fines totalling
£9, and £3 3s. 0d. costs were imposed.
Slaughterhouses and Meat Supply.
There are now no slaughterhouses in the Borough.
The meat supply in the Borough is of good quality.
Wrapping of Bread and other Food.
The Borough Council resolved on the 30th June to make
representations to the London County Council in support of those
made by another London Borough Council, for clauses to be inserted
in the next County Council General Powers Bill to provide (a) for the
compulsory wrapping of bread and (b) for the prohibition of the use
of newspapers or waste paper of that description for the wrapping of
foodstuffs such as fish, meats and sweets.
Sale of Food Order, 1921.
Imported meat, bacon, ham or lard is required to be labelled with
the word "imported," or with a word or words disclosing the country
of origin. No infringement of this Order was discovered during 1932.
Unsound Food and Food Inspection.
The following is a list of food seized or voluntarily surrendered
during the year :-
1 tin of prawns.
7 lbs. walnuts.
Sanitary condition of Bakehouses and other premises where
foods are manufactured, prepared, stored, or
exposed for sale.
These premises must be thoroughly cleansed and limewashed, or,
if painted, be thoroughly washed twice a year.