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Included in the above were 57 samples taken from vending
machines, 55 being satisfactory and 2 unsatisfactory. Appropriate
action was taken in the case of the unsatisfactory samples.
It is gratifying to record that there was a marked improvement
in the sampling results obtained from the milk vending machines
over the previous year.
24 samples (23 formal and one informal) were submitted
to the Public Analysts for chemical examination and all proved
to be satisfactory.
No raw milk is now retailed in the Borough.
THE LIQUID EGG (PASTEURISATION) REGULATIONS 1963.
There are no egg pasteurisation plants in the Borough and
no samples of liquid egg were submitted for the alpha-amylase
test during the year.
POULTRY PROCESSING PLANTS
There are no poultry processing plants in the Borough.
SLAUGHTER OF POULTRY ACT, 1967
The Slaughter of Poultry Act, 1967 was placed on the Statute
Book during the year although the Minister concerned has not
yet made an order giving the appointed day for the commencement
of this legislation. This Act provides for the humane slaughter
of poultry for certain commercial purposes, and will place
responsibility on local authorities for the administration of the
sections regarding the mode of slaughter, registration of premises
in which slaughter takes place and provisions for securing humane
conditions of slaughter.
In anticipation of this Act coming into force, extra visits
were paid to all known poultry keepers in the Borough, with a
view to eventual implementation of the Act and any Regulations
which the Minister may make thereunder.
FOOD & DRUGS ACT, 1955 - SECTION 16
During the year 22 applications for registration of premises
for the manufacture, storage or sale of ice cream, and 34 applications
for registration of premises for the manufacture of sausages
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