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The new poultry market has been open for six months and appears to be running quite smoothly.
One great feature is the absence of trucks on the market, making it much easier for buyers to do
their business. Although the area is the same as the old market, there is less waste of space
allowing for a greater volume of meat, etc. to be pitched.
FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS I960 and 1962
Transport and Handling of Meat
The following report has been received from Mr. D.R. Bernhardt the officer appointed to
enforce the provisions of these Regulations in regard to transport and handling of meat.
"STALLS-The standard of cleanliness has been maintained throughout the year.
MEAT TRANSPORT - The carrier companies' vans have maintained a good standard of cleanliness,
but meat arriving in Smithfield Market from British Railways is not so satisfactory. The
containers have been found to be insufficiently cleansed and some consignments of meat have
arrived in a dirty condition. In every case found the railway representative has been notified
and asked to check empty containers and ensure that steps are taken to cleanse the container
before it is put into use again.
TRUCKS — The general standard is good and no prosecutions have been necessary. When
trucks have beer, found to require cleaning they have immediately been withdrawn and the truck
washed.
SMOKING — Three prosecutions for smoking whilst handling meat were taken and all were
successful.
VANS — The standard of cleanliness of private butchers vans has been good.
HATS AND CLOTHING — Improvement has been maintained. A number of warning letters have
been sent but no prosecutions have been necessary.
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