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Legibility of inspection stamps is often poor and no doubt could be improved given time for
careful application on drier surfaces.
If stamps were legible on carcases rejected for diseased condition the Local Authority was
notified as a routine.
Some communication was made with local authorities concerning goat carcases. Traditionally
these were sent to market unskinned, a practice which in the interest of hygiene has been discouraged
for some years. Goats are subject to the requirements of these regulations.
Poultry Inspection
There are no premises in the City of London which are used for the processing of live poultry.
Poultry packers in the United Kingdom were the main suppliers.
Legal proceedings were taken against one of the larger Poultry Packers for 22 offences under
section 8(1)(b) of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955 in respect of a consignment of young chickens
which were eviscerated (an experimental anticipation of E.E.C. requirements) but which showed
evidence of disease. The result of the proceedings were fines totalling £330 with costs of £11.60
being awarded.
Uneviscerated carcases were scrutinised. and where suspect, examined for disease.
Imported Food Regulations, 1968
6,066 containers of Imported Meat, mostly from the Republic of Ireland, notified as unexamined
at the Port of Entry for the purpose of these Regulations were examined at smithfield.
Notifications concerning 273 containers destined elsewhere were forwarded to appropriate
Local Authorities.
68 consignments of meat which had been refused entry into the U.S.A. were notified to this
Authority and examined in accordance with these regulations.
Sampling
126 samples were collected on behalf of the Government Chemist for pesticide research.
Educational
The variety of unsound, pathological or anatomical specimens available are valuable to
students, colleges and others connected with Public Health Education. Practical examinations in
Meat Inspection held in London were supplied with specimens.
Mounted specimens were loaned to Local Authorities for Public Health Exhibitions.
77 copies of the Corporation of London publication "Handbook of Poultry Inspection"
containing colour pictures taken by a member of the Inspectorate showing diseases in poultry
were sold to Local Authorities and Public Health Students.
Exports
Number of exportation certificates issued 3