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were received sporadically attention was drawn to the number of bacteria in the
air being discharged as aerosoles from the breaking of bubbles caused by walking
with rubber footwear over a wet floor. Where floors are kept wet it would appear
that unless the flow of water is sufficient constantly to flush the surface, the
water on the floor should contain sufficient free chlorine effectively to render
non-viable any organisms falling on the floor.
The remaining 22 samples were examined by the Public Analyst under the Food
Standards (Ice Cream) Order, 1931. 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 Food) 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 Food) Regulations
on 2 occasions, one 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
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