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FOOD ADMINISTRATION (Contd).
The Preservatives in Food Regulations 1962. These Regulations became operative
on 26th July 1962 and re-enact with amendments the Public Health (Preservatives
in Food) Regulations 1925-58. The main provisions are contained in the new
schedule which is more comprehensive and tabulates changes in the list of permitted
preservatives and extends the specified foods which may contain those
preservatives. The Regulation also provides that where certain food is
certified by a Public Analyst as containing any preservative not permitted by
these Regulations, that food may be treated as being unfit for human
consumption.
Lead in Food Regulations 196l. These Regulations became operative on 16th April
1962 and restrict the amount of lead which may be present in food and beverages
intended for human consumption* The new schedule lists many specified foods and
beverages with prescribed limits of lead. All other foods are subject to a
maximum of 2.0 parts per million by weight. Two years after the date upon which
these Regulations became operative, the limits are to be reduced in relation
to certain specified foods.
The Labelling of Food Order 1953 arid Amendments to 1962. These take on a new
significance when considering the interpretation of 'ingredients' in relation
to the required 'true statement'. Additives in the form of preservatives,
antibiotics and suppressants are ingredients and their presence should be
disclosed on labels or packages.
The Emulsifiers and Stabilisers in Food Regulations 1962. These Regulations
become operative on 14th January 1963 and will control the use of (emulsifiers
and stabilisers) any substance other than that of a natural food substance
which is capable of aiding the formation of and maintaining the uniform dispersion
of two or more substances to increase the appeal of a food to the
consumer.
(a) No flour intended for sale as such, shall contain any emulsifier or
any stabiliser.
(b) No bread shall contain any emulsifier or any stabiliser other than
those permitted under these Regulations.
(c) No cream or reconstituted cream shall contain any thickening substance.
- are just some of the requirements contained in this Regulation.
Milk.
There is no collecting centre, pasteurizing or bottling plant in the
Borough. All milk is heat treated and prepacked by one of the three main milk
distributing companies before arrival here. In consequence, the milk sampling
policy was reviewed at the commencement of the year and directed to be operated
under three headings for the purpose of Chemical and Bacteriological Sampling.
General - to include shops and roundsmen. Schools - monthly samples.