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trations of this gas in busy populated shopping areas. Similar information is being
obtained in Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow and Luton. The figures are checked daily
and records will be maintained for 12 to 18 months.
(See Statistical Tables 34, 35 and 36 (graph))
FOOD AND DRUGS
Part I of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, deals with the composition and
labelling of food and drugs, food unfit for human consumption, hygiene in connection
with the sale, etc., of food, registration of certain food premises, and food
poisoning.
Part II deals with milk, dairies and cream substitutes.
Part III regulates the provision and management of markets.
Part IV has to do with slaughterhouses and knackers' yards and the power to
provide cold stores in public slaughterhouses.
Parts V and VI relate to administration.
Regulations and Orders made under this Act make further provisions in
relation to food and drugs.
The Food (Control of Irradiation) Regulations, 1967, came into operation on
the 1st June, 1967. They prohibit the use of ionising radiation to food for human
consumption and the importation of food so treated. An exception is made in
the case of a specified low level of radiation, permitting the use of certain types
of nucleonic equipment used as measuring instruments.
The Meat Pie and Sausage Roll Regulations, 1967, come into force on 31st
May, 1968. They specify compositional requirements for meat pies, including mixed
fillings of meat and vegetables or egg and / or cheese, and sausage rolls. Control
is also exercised over labelling and advertisement of these products.
The Canned Meat Product Regulations, 1967, come into operation on 31st
May, 1969, and specify compositional, labelling and advertising requirements for
a wide range of canned meat products including compounds with cereals or
vegetables.
The Sausage and Other Meat Product Regulations, 1967, come into operation
on 31st May, 1969.
They specify compositional, labelling and advertising requirements for sausages
and meat products used in combination with cereals and vegetables.
The Artificial Sweeteners in Food Regulations, 1967, came into force on 1st
August, 1967, with the exception of two regulations which were delayed until 1st
December, 1967. They supersede the Food Standards (Saccharin Tablets) Order,
1953, and the Artificial Sweeteners in Food Order, 1953. The main changes are
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