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Order, 1967, coming into operation on the 20th March, 1968, permits a reduction
in size of the lettering used to indicate the country of origin on containers or packages
not exceeding 4 lb. net weight.
Unmarked goods are deemed to be home produced and administrative action
has been taken in five cases where retailers have omitted to mark foreign goods.
The Pharmacy and Medicines Acts, 1852 to 1941, make provision to prohibit
certain advertisements relating to medical matters, and amend the law relating to
medicines. Formal samples are only taken following the finding of an unsatisfactory
informal sample and where the circumstances indicate the necessity. There were no
infringements.
Food Unfit for Human Consumption
All kinds of foods are inspected for fitness for human consumption and frequent
requests are received for the inspection of canned goods at wholesale depots.
In all 72 tons 3 cwt. 3 qtr. 10½ lb. of food were condemned by the department. No
instances of unfit food offered for sale were found.
Food Hygiene
The Food Hygiene (Market, Stalls and Delivery Vehicles) Regulations, 1966,
as amended, came into force on 1st January, 1967, and, together with the Food
Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960, lays down requirements in respect of cleanliness
of food premises and stalls, etc.
Although it is well appreciated that the most effective way to achieve high
standards of hygiene in food premises is by frequent inspection, this has not been
possible this year due to staff shortages.
Prosecutions for offences in respect of six premises were taken, and fines and
costs totalling £328 10s. Od. were imposed.
There are two food manufacturers within the borough who export food, and
to comply with the regulations of the importing countries a certificate of fitness must
accompany the food. Seven certificates were issued.
Registration of Food Premises
All premises used for the sale or the manufacture for the purpose of sale
of ice-cream, or the storage of ice-cream intended for sale, or the preparation
or manufacture of sausages or potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food intended
for sale, must be registered for that purpose by the local authority.
There are 805 premises in the borough registered in respect of ice-cream and
353 in respect of sausages, etc.
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