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Apart from the cream samples the results of the other foods
are generally satisfactory. It is necessary for retailers to make
certain that expiry dates on cartons or other packaged foods are
strictly adhered to and advice to this effect is constantly
being given.
Pesticide Residues in Foodstuffs
Two samples were taken during the year. Both samples
proved genuine and free from pesticide residues. The national
interim report for the second year’s results (1968) have not yet
been received. Details of the first year’s results (1967) were
included in last year’s report.
Imported Food Regulations, 1968
Inspection of imported food is mainly the concern of the
Port Health Authority but under the above Regulations it is now
permitted for appropriately sealed food containers to be examined
at the place of destination. In this District there are four Meat
Depots which receive these containers, mostly from the Republic
of Ireland. During the year notifications were received regarding
160 containers consigned to these Depots and the necessary
inspections were carried out.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933
8 names were added to the list during the year and 25 were
removed. At the end of the year 92 persons were entered on the
poisons list involving some 157 premises.
One sample was taken during the year and a satisfactory
report was received.
One prosecution was necessary in respect of the administration
of this legislation during the year.
The offender, an unlisted Market Stallholder, was fined
£10 for the sale of Part II poisons (Tolylene Diamines).
Artificial Sweeteners in Food Regulations, 1969
Soft Drinks (Amendment) Regulations, 1969
These Regulations prohibit the sale of food or drink and
artificial sweetening tablets containing cyclamates as from
1st J anuary, 1970.
All shopkeepers concerned were therefore requested to
check with their suppliers that such stocks coming within the
ambit of these Regulations were free from cyclamates.
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