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that the issue reauiring the greatest emphasis is the fundamental difference
between cleaning plant and equipment and subjecting it to thorough and efficient
sterilisation.
The remaining 22 samples were examined by the Public Analyst under the Pood
Standards (Ice Cream) Order, 1951. All samples were reported to be satisfactory,
the quality in general being much higher than the standards prescribed in the
regulations.
Imported Food.
The Council is a specially appointed Authority under the Public Health
(Imported Pood) Regulations, 1937. Inspections are made of direct landings of
imported foodstuffs at the Sufferance Wharves in the Borough. No prohibited meat
may be imported into the country for sale for human consumption and no meat or
meat products may be imported without an official certificate of inspection
issued by the Country of Origin, and approved by the British Government.
Detention notices were served under the Public Health (Imported Pood)
Regulations on 3 occasions, two in respect of food found to be unfit for human
consumption and one in connection with a meat product without official certificates.
Foods for Export.
In order to satisfy the Authorities of importing countries overseas it is
necessary for the exporter to obtain a certificate of purity signed by the Medical
Officer of Health for the district from which the food is shipped. During the