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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Romford 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The following cases were taken under the Food and Drugs Act, 1955.
| Offence | Section | Result |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Obstruction and Assault | 105 | Fined£2 |
| (2) Selling a wheaten loaf containing a finger bandage | 2 | Fined £10 |
| (3) Sale of unfit minced beef | 8(1)(a) | Dismissed |
| (4) Sale of milk containing' foreign body | 2 | Dismissed |
| (5) Absence of hot water on ice cream vehicle | 13 & 123 | Dismissed |
| (6) Absence of hot water on ice cream vehicle | 13 & 123 | Fined £1 |
| (7) Selling a currant loaf containing mineral oil | 2 | Fined £5 |
| (8) Selling an Apricot Tart containing rodent excreta | 2 | Fined £10 |
| The following case was taken under the Milk and Dairies (General) Regulations, 1959. | ||
| (9) Sale of milk in a dirty bottle | Reg. 27(1) | Fined£5 |
| The following cases were taken under the Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955. | ||
| (10) Smoking whilst handling open food | Reg. 9(c) | Fined£2 |
| (11) Smoking whilst handling open food | Reg. 9(c) | Fined £1 |
| (12) Smoking whilst handling open food | Reg. 9(c) | Fined£2 |
| (13) Smoking whilst handling open food | Reg. 9(c) | Fined £1 |
| (14) Smoking whilst handling open food | Reg. 9(c) | Fined £1 |
| (15) Smoking whilst handling open food | Reg. 9(c) | Fined £1 |
| Th following case was taken under the Merchandise Marks Act, 1926. | ||
| (16) Incorrect labelling of Apples | Sec. 2 | Fined £5 |
(viii) Shops Act, 1950.
Inspections.
1,143 shops have been inspected and recorded on the Register.
Altogether 3,534 inspections and observations have been made for
various purposes under the Act during the year.
The following contraventions were noted:—
Failure to exhibit prescribed notices 244
Failure to keep records 77
Conditions of employment 45
Arrangements for Health and Welfare 47
Closing hours 5
Other matters 1