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102 Report of the Medical Officer of Health for 1938.
in several instances it was found necessary to warn traders with
regard to the exposure of meat in contravention of the Regulations.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
This Act came into operation on the 1st January, 1934, and
provides for the humane and scientific slaughter of animals by
licensed slaughtermen. No person may now slaughter animals
unless he is above the age of 18 years and licensed by the Borough
Council as a fit and proper person for the purpose.
During the twelve months ending 31st December, 26
applications were received from persons desirous of acting as
slaughtermen, and the necessary licences granted.
No infringements against the provisions of this Act have
been noted.
Unsound Food.
At the request of the owners, the following foodstuffs were
destroyed and the usual certificates granted, viz.:—12 pigs' heads
and collars, 10 livers, 6 lungs, 6 hearts, 12 mesenteries, 11 plucks,
1 kidney, 5 boxes pears, 7½ stone herring, 9 boxes cod fillets,
21½ bags potatoes, 20 floats tomatoes, 1 barrel crabs, 1 box imported
rabbits, 6½ boxes cabbages, 13 boxes apples, 1 box lemon soles,
2 bags winkles, 2 tins pressed veal, 3 boxes fish roe, 27 bags
cauliflowers.
During the year one seizure of unsound food was effected.
Proceedings were taken at the Police Court and a penalty of £3
and costs was inflicted.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926, Agricultural Grading and
Marking Act, 1928, and Orders Made Thereunder.
These Acts and Orders contain provisions which are enforced
by the Borough Council,