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Samples of baths water were taken during the year as follows
East Street Bath 7
Swimming Pool 5
Bath at South East Essex Technical College 11
The Analyst reported that the samples were on each occasion of
a high standard of bacterial purity.
BURIAL OR CREMATION OF THE DEAD.
The unclaimed body of a child which was found dead was disposed
of by burial in accordance with sub-section (1) of Section 50 of the
National Assistance Act, 1948.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
In accordance with Section 1 of this Act, Licences for the keeping
of pet shops have been issued to eight persons within the Borough.
Sixteen inspections of their premises were made during the year
to ensure that the accommodation and general welfare of the animals
is satisfactory.
FACTORIES ACT, 1937.
The Act places upon the local authority the duty o enforcing
the provisions of Part I (Health, General Provisions) which deals
with cleanliness, overcrowding, temperature, ventilation, drainage of
floors and sanitary accommodation.
Statistics showing the activities of the sanitary inspectors in the
administration of the Act are set out in page 73.
FOOD.
NEW LEGISLATION.
There became operative during the year :—
The Offals in Meat Products Order, 1953
The Public Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations, 1953
The Labelling of Food Order, 1953
The Public Health (Preservatives, etc. in Food) Regulations, 1953
The Food Standards (Ice Cream) Order, 1953
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