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Condemned foods are disposed of. whenever possible to
a manufacturer of animal feeding stuffs and fertilisers.
Small quantities of condemned foods are buried on the
Council's refuse tip.
New byelaws relating to sanitary conditions and management
of private slaughterhouses came into operation on the
1st May. They are based on the Model Byelaws but strengthen
them by making provision for (a) hanging accommodation for
meat outside the slaughtering or dressing room, (b) covered
accommodation for the storage of manure, (c) the taking of
all reasonable precautions to prevent access by domestic
birds or animals not intended for slaughter into the slaughter
houses.
Five slaughtermen's licences were issued. One application
for a licence was refused because the Council were not
satisfied that the applicant was a fit and proper person.
The words 'fit and proper' in the context of the Slaughter
of Animals Act are regarded as having a wider meaning than
mere competence as a slaughterman.
Food Hygiene.
Much attention has again been given to this important
subject. As a result of the structural improvements carried
out to food premises under the Pood Hygiene Regulations the
main field of activity in food hygiene is now the education
of food handlers. It has been found that this is most
effective when done on the spot by the Inspectors during
their visits to food premises.
Pull use has been made of the propaganda posters issued
by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Pood and the
Central Council for Health Education. Large numbers have
been exhibited in places where they will do most good i.e.
factory canteens, school kitchens, civic restaurant, food
factories, etc.
Byelaws made under Section 15 of the Pood and Drugs
Act, 1938, have been in force in the district since July,
1950.
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