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SECTION E.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOODS.
General.
During the year, food premises were subject to routine and
specialised inspection and a total of 1,704 visits were made, as shown
in Table VII in the appendix.
On the whole, the standard of cleanliness in these premises is
good and there is little doubt that the full enforcement of the Food
Hygiene Regulations since they came into operation four years ago
has resulted in substantial improvements.
The Inspectors continue to receive the fullest co-operation from
the shop-keepers and our requirements are accepted with the minimum
of friction.
With regard to new premises, when plans are submitted to the
Engineer and Surveyor, an opportunity is given to us to comment on
the proposed lay-out in relation to Regulations so that the owner is
fully aware of the requirements from the outset.
Food and Drugs Act, 1955.
Food Sampling.
Details of the 214 Informal Samples of food and drugs taken for
analysis are as follow :—