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FOOD STANDARDS (MARGARINE) ORDER 1954
This Order which came into force on the 16th May, requires that
vitamins A and D shall continue to be added to all margarine sold by
retail. The required vitamin A content is increased and is roughly
equivalent to that of butter, whilst the vitamin D content remains
the same, apart from a tolerance of 10 per cent. as under control.
The Order applies to all home produced and imported margarine
sold by retail, except that used by a caterer for cooking or made
up foods.
CHIPPED AND CRACKED CROCKERY
Proposals to make regulations under the Food and Drugs Amendment
Bill relating to the use of chipped and cracked crockery in
catering establishments have received careful consideration. It has
been felt, however, that it would be both unreasonable and impracticable
to insist that all crockery ahould be without cracks or otherwise
undamaged, particularly as there was no conclusive evidence of any
epidemic due to the use of such utensils.
CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS
There are 480 catering establishments in the Borough. These
include riverside snack bars, cafes, coffee stalls, mobile snack bars,
public house restaurants, and industrial canteens. All have received
systematic inspection and close supervision during the year, and a
satisfactory standard has been maintained.
REGISTRATION OF FOOD PREMISES (Food and Drugs Act,
1938)
During the year 88 premises were registered for the purpose of the
Preparation or Manufacture of Sausages or Potted, Pressed, Pickled
or Preserved Food intended for Sale.
There was 1 registration of premises used for the purpose of
Wholesale Dealing in Margarine and 1 registration of premises used
for Butter Blending and Packeting.

Three cautionary letters were sent in respect of other non-genuine
samples and eight cautionary letters were sent in respect of other articles of
food complained of by the public