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FOOD SAMPLING
A total of 352 samples of food were procured during the year
by the Council's Pood Inspector. These were submitted to the
Public Analyst for examination.
The samples included a comprehensive variety of foods. A
total of 11 samples were found to be irregulor. Details of
these samples and the action taken are shown in Table VIII on
page 44.
LABELLING OF FOOD ORDER. 1953
Several samples failed to conform to the requirements of the
Labelling of Pood Order, 1953, and in each case the attention of
these omissions were drawn to the notice of manufacturers and
retailers.
DISPOSAL OF UNSOUND FOOD
The bulk of the food condemned as being unfit for human
consumption is removed from the premises concerned and destroyed
by the Borough Engineer's refuse disposal service as trade refuse
and the cost of removal is charged to the owners in accordance
with the Council's fixed scale of charges.
In special cases, where large quantities of food are condemned,
arrangements may be made under suitable guarantees from the owners,
for the foods to be utilised for animal feeding or non-edible industrial
purposes such as soap, starch or manure making.
FOOD FOR EXPORT
In order to satisfy the authorities of importing countries
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 period covered by this Report 4.2
certificates of purity were issued.
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