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the food handler at his place of work, and in his employer's time. It
had not been possible by the end of the year to obtain the film strips
which were felt to be so important if this venture were to succeed.
By the end of the year then it could be felt that real progress had
been made in this campaign. Contact with those concerned in the
various sections of the food industry demonstrated that many felt that a
very real interest in the subject. The Food Hygiene Advisory Council
with its representatives of the trade and of the Council, had been constituted
and was the focus of activity. All trades had agreed to a code
of practice, and by the end of the year the first applications for membership
of the guild had been received. Lastly the first steps to interest and
educate those immediately concerned with the handling of food had
been taken.