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survey, commenced in 1966, England and Wales was divided into seven zones, and,
in the Greater London Zone, No. 1, twenty-four authorities including Enfield, submitted
432 samples during each 12-month period.
Twelve samples were submitted by this authority during the year, making a
total of 36 for the scheme as a whole. All samples, which were as follows, were
satisfactory :
Eggs; Belly of Pork; Duck; Canned Infant Vegetable Food; White Sugar;
Lettuce; Onions; Pasteurised Milk; South African Pears; Canned Prunes; Pork
Sausages; Cucumber.
An interim report, issued at the end of the year, indicated that there was no
cause for concern, the levels of the residues being within the internationally
recognised safety limits.
The Merchandise Marks Acts, 1887 - 1953 were repealed by the Trade
Descriptions Act, 1968, which came into force on the 1st November, 1968. The
various orders requiring the place of origin to be marked on certain designated
foodstuffs continue in force under the new Act.
The designated foodstuffs include honey, apples, tomatoes, dried fruit, eggs,
cucumbers, bacon and ham, poultry, meat, butter and margarine.
Unmarked goods are deemed to be home produced and administrative action
was taken in seven cases where retailers had 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,
15 tons 3 cwt. 3 qtr. 19 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, together with the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960, lay down
requirements in respect of cleanliness of food premises and stalls, etc. Prosecutions
for offences in respect of three premises were taken, and fines and costs totalling
£214 13s. 6d. were imposed.
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