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FALSE OR MISLEADING DESCRIPTIONS
As in previous years food advertisements and labels have been scrutinised
for false or misleading statements and descriptions. Much of this
scrutiny of food labels can be combined with inspection work under the Labelling
of Food Order. No serious infringements were disclosed. Corrective
action was secured in relation to descriptions applied to "milk block",
"Double Tea", an imitation cream powder, cakes filled with a mixture of butter
and sugar, canned mixed vegetables, raspberry syrup, powdered soup mixes, medium
red salmon, gorgonzola cheese spread and cheese spread.
SPECIAL DESIGNATED MILK
During 1958 my Council issued two Dealer's (Pasteuriser's) and one
Dealer's (Steriliser's) licence in respect of premises within your area where
milk is processed. These premises were regularly inspected, and compliance
with statutory requirements was well maintained. A total of 94 samples of
designated milk was taken. One was reported to be unsatisfactory; it failed
to satisfy the phosphatase test for adequate heat treatment and the methylene
blue test for keeping quality.
WATER
The water supply of the Borough has at all times been satisfactory
both in quality and quantity.
The Metropolitan Water Board is responsible for the supply which is
piped direct to every dwelling-house throughout the Borough and serves the
entire population.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
Number on Register at end of year:-
Premises where filling materials used 14
Licences granted for storage of rag flock 2
Ten samples of rag flock and other filling materials were examined
during the year. All proved satisfactory.
SANITARY CONVENIENCES
There are seven public conveniences in the Borough under the supervision
of the Senior Public Health Inspector.
No charge is made for the use of W.C's in the Males and Females
Conveniences; free hand-washing facilities are provided and paper towels are
supplied.
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