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Havering 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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or potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food intended for sale
were granted.
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL ACT, 1952 - SECTION 103
During the year underreview 7 new applications for Registration
as Hawkers of Food were granted.
MILK DISTRIBUTORS
There are 9 registered milk distributors with 16 dairy premises
in the Borough. In addition, 183 shop keepers are registered
for the sale of milk.
The number of dealer's (pre-packed milk) licences in force at the end of the year was as follows:—
| Pasteurised | 151 |
| Sterilised | 119 |
| Ultra-heat Treated | 23 |
| Untreated | 45 |
PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN FOODSTUFFS
Eighteen samples were taken during the year in connection
with a phased scheme formulated jointly by the Couaty Councils'
Association, the Association of Municipal Corporations and the
Urban District Councils' Association to enable a systematic
enquiry to be carried out into the extent of contamination of
foodstuffs by toxic chemicals.
All samples proved genuine and free from pesticide residues.
GAME ACT, 1831
To add to the complexities of modern life 6 licences were
issued during the year under this very ancient piece of legislation
authorising the licensee to buy Game from any person authorised
to sell Game by virtue of this Act and to sell from his house, shop
or stall any Game so bought.
In addition to the licence granted by the Local Authority
these licensees have to obtain an excise licence under the terms
of the Game Licences Act, 1860.
The power of the Local Authority to grant licences to deal
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