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Hornsey 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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FOOD
Pasteurisation of Liquid Egg
The Liquid Egg (Pasteurisation) Regulations, 1963, which come
into operation on 1st January, 1964, require the pasteurisation of
liquid egg intended to be used in food intended for sale for human
consumption. Egg removed from the shell on the premises where
the food is prepared and used forthwith or kept at a temperature not
exceeding 50 F and used within 24 hours, is not subject to these
Regulations.
The Regulations prescribe the system of pasteurising of the egg
and the tests to be satisfied.
Penalties for contravening the provisions of the Regulations are
provided.
FOOD PREMISES CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO PRINCIPAL TRADES
| No. of Premises | Registered under Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) For Sale or Manufacture of Ice Cream | (b) Prepared Foods | ||
| Bakers and flour confectioners | 25 | 5 | - |
| Butchers | 51 | - | 30 |
| Confectionery (sugar) | 112 | 102 | 1 |
| Fish (wet and dried) | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Fish (fried) | 9 | - | - |
| Fruit and vegetables | 70 | 14 | - |
| Grocery and provisions | 115 | 31 | 17 |
| Milk | 4 | 1 | - |
| Canteens | 10 | - | - |
| Preserved foods | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Public houses and off licences | 75 | 9 | - |
| Restaurants and cafes | 53 | 27 | - |
| Tobacconists and Newsagents | 1 | 1 | - |
| Herbalist and health foods | 2 | - | - |
| Confectionery warehouse | 1 | - | - |
| Preserved food factory | 2 | - | 2 |
| Stalls: | |||
| Fruit and vegetables | 3 | - | - |
| Jellied eels | 1 | - | 1 |
| Refreshments | 1 | - | - |
| Clubs | 21 | - | - |