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30.
FOOD & DRUGS ADMINISTRATION (Contd.)
Ready mixed ice cream
7 - Grade 1
2 - " 11
2 - " 111
13 - " IV
Ice cream
5 - Grade II
During a period when it was considered prudent, a series of
observations were conducted "between the hours of 7 p.-nu and 9.30.Pm. in
connection with the systems of trading and methods of sale of ice cream from
mobile vending vans operating within the Borough,
The general standard of cleanliness was reported upon as satisfactory
and in every case the person in charge of the vehicle was aware of the
requirements under the Food Hygiene Regulations and Noise Abatement Act.
It was found necessary in a few instances to issue verbal warnings to
van operators who were heard to be sounding their chimes outside the
permitted period. One prosecution was taken and the offender was fined the
sum of £5 plus £2 costs-
Drugs
Drag sampling presents a difficulty which is increasing in intensity.
Concoctions are displayed on chemist's counters and can be purchased by
anybody. Although the ingredients are declared on the label, some drugs
are compounded from ingredients which cannot be separated once they are
mixed, so to prove their presence in the stated amount by analysis is quite
impossiblej and where an analysis can be completed, the expense incurred is
sometimes out of all proportion and does not justify the end,.
A workable system of control in relation to the sale of drugs which
will ensure safety for the consumer is long overdue.
Food Hygiene
The implementation of such of the basic principles as are considered
to serve the best interests of food hygiene in general, namelys regular
routine visits and public health education by personal contact, has shown
that the trend of hygiene in premises within the Borough frequented by
members of the public has continued to be towards higher standards.
Even where it is realised that there still exist premises which are
sub-standard - the reasons being found in proposed spheres of major