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During the year 367 quarters of horse meat were certified as fit
for export. A charge of 1/- per quarter and 1/- for each certificate is
made by the local authority.
In addition to the slaughterhouses, there are four wholesale
butchers and 75 butchers shops in the district. These are all inspected
frequently throughout the year.
(iv) Food Products in General
In addition to the premises used for Milk, Ice Cream and Meat
referred to above, the following food premises are registered under
the Romford Urban District Council Act 1931, and are subject to the
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1960.
Bakers 10 Fishmongers 31
Confectioners 126 Grocers 145
Greengrocers 72 Hawkers 64
Factory Canteens 55 Licensed Premises 56
Cafes 68
There are also 45 food stalls situated in the Market Place on
three days of the week.
All these premises are subject to regular inspections to ensure
that the requirements of the Food Hygiene Regulations are complied
with. During the past year 3,167 such inspections were made, 120
informal notices were served where contraventions were noted, many
improvements were obtained through personal approach and the
majority of the food shops in the Borough comply with the requirements
of the Food Hygiene Regulations.
(v) Unsound Food
During the year 464 visits were made to food premises mainly
on request, for the purpose of dealing with unsound food, and a total
quantity of 7 tons 12 cwts. 4 lbs. of food was surrendered as unfit for
human consumption. Where possible all unsound food is disposed of
for animal feeding, that which is not suitable for this purpose is
disposed of by the Cleansing Department.
(vi) Food and Drugs Act, 1955
(a) FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY
The Council are a Food and Drugs Authority as defined by
Section 85 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, and are responsible
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