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Lbs.
Meat and meat products 2,982
Fish and fish products 1,660
Flour and confectionery 363
Fruit and vegetables 1,027
Groceries 2,458
Foodstuffs not calculated by weight:
Assorted tins, packets, jars,
bottles, articles, casks and
boxes 41,174
IMPORTED FOOD REGULATIONS - EXAMINATION OF TEA
The examination and sampling of tea taken over from H.M. Customs and Excise
in 1959 continued during 1966. Imports of teas from all parts of the world arrived at a
large tea blending and packing factory in Greenford and came direct from the London
docks without inspection on landing. This places on the Council the responsibility of
ensuring that these teas are fit for human consumption in accordance with the provisions
of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, and the Public Health (Imported Food) Regulations, 1937.
During the year, a total of 655 samples which were representative of all
consignments received at the factory was taken. Experience over the last few years has
shown that greater attention must be paid to teas from certain areas, and sampling is
therefore selective.
Of these 655 samples, 30 were found to be of doubtful quality after initial tests
had been carried out locally and were referred to the Council's analyst for more detailed
examination and report.
The samples taken during the year were from a total stock of 54,210 cases
received at the factory direct from the docks.
REGISTRATION OF HAWKERS OF FOOD AND THEIR FOOD PREMISES
In accordance with the requirements of Section II of the Middlesex County Council
Act, 1950, seven hawkers were registered during the year leaving a total of such traders
on the register at the end of the year at 48. Each of these traders was notified in
writing of the principal provisions of the Food Hygiene (Markets, Stalls and Delivery
Vehicles) Regulations, 1966, due to come into operation on 1st January, 1967, and
advised to contact the Health Department if there was any doubt as to their responsibility
under these Regulations.
PREMISES REGISTERED FOR PREPARATION OF SAUSAGES AND PRESERVED FOODS
Five premises were registered in accordance with Section 16 of the Food and Drugs
Act, 1955, during the year, at the end of which there were 181 premises on the Council's
register.
SAMPLING OF FOOD AND DRUGS - CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Food and Drugs samples are examined by the Council's Public Analyst,
Mr. W.B. Chapman, B.Sc., F.R.I.C., and his Deputy, Mr. E.H.W.J. Burden, B.Sc., F.R.I.C.
They are both officers of the Scientific Branch of the Greater London Council, and an
annual block payment is made by the borough to cover these services. The analytical
work is carried out in laboratories which are staffed and equipped to undertake a wide
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