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1. Open date stamping (i.e. date of receipt at the retail shop)
of perishable pre-packed foods - bread, meat products (such
as sausages and meat pies), and milk products (such as yoghurt)
should be adopted as routine procedure by all retailers.
2. That the practice of either open or coded dating be continued
by the manufacturers.
3. That all dating and coding should be in clear print on a
contrasting colour in indelible ink.
4. The practice of sale or return should be an offence in the
merchandising of these particular foods.
Food Hygiene.
There are 1,553 food premises in the borough and whilst the standard
of hygiene has been maintained at a reasonably satisfactory level, it is
a subject which calls for constant attention by the Public Health
Inspectorate.
There are no poultry processing premises within the borough.
FOOD AND DRUGS SUBJECT OF COMPLAINT
A total of 297 complaints about articles of food were received
during the year, all were thoroughly investigated and appropriate action
taken. Mould and foreign bodies continue to be the main reasons for
complaint.