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ference with trade as possible. The other points are clearly dealt with
iu the Regulations themselves.
Meat should be kept behind the building line of the shop front and
not project over the pavement unless the projecting portion is covered in
by a sunblind aud has curtains at the sides which effectually prevent dust
blowing on to the meat, in the same manner as stalls are to be protected.
No carcases or other meat should be hung outside the shop unless
adequately protected from dust by the above mentioned means, and if so
hung should in addition be covered with muslin or similar material.
Meat hung in dooiways or exposed therein on tables or blocks
should be covered to prevent contamination from clothes.
Glass fronts are advised as most efficient.
In dusty weather free use should be made of muslin, &c., and as
little meat exposed at a time as possible.
Notices for display as to the handling of meat have been distributed
to each butcher aud stallholder selling meat.
The shops, &c., are constantly visited, and strict precautions as to
cleanliness are enforced, many have put in glass fronts, and there is an
all-round improvement in the conditions since a special Inspector was
appointed.
There are 110 public slaughter-houses in the Borough, a few butchcrs
slaughter privately for their customers consumption, and these slaughterhouses
are frequently visited.
The street markets are under constant supervision, including
Saturdays and Sundays, and the numerous factories for preparing food
products in the district are under inspection and kept in a clean and wholesome
condition.
The Eating Houses and places where food is prepared for sale are
inspected every three months.
Premises where ice cream is made and sold are under conjtant
supervision during the summer months.
No action was necessary under the Dried Milk Regulations, nor was
it necessary to take any action under the Condensed Milk Regulations.