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FOOD ADMINISTRATION (Contd.)
Pharmacy and. Poisons Act 1933.
Thirty four licences under the above Act were renewed during the year
and three new licences were granted.
Regular observations and routine visits were made to shops and stalls
for unauthorised sellers.
One minor infringement was observed during the year - one of the prescribed
disinfectants was exhibited for sale from a stall in a market. When the attention
of the licensed shopkeeper, who was also the stall owner, was drawn to the
offence being committed, the commodity was immediately withdrawn, apologies
were tendered and no further action was considered necessary.
Pharmacy and Medicines Act 1941.
Observations were kept in connection with the requirements under the
above Act and no contraventions were noted during the year.
Merchandise Marks Act 1926.
There were no contraventions of the above Act during the year and strict
observation was kept of all food premises and stalls in the Borough in relation
to this subject.
Food Complaints.
All instances reported to the Department by members of the public involving
complaints of the condition of food stuffs were dealt with to the satisfaction
of all concerned.