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3. Outwork
Number of out-workers in August list required by Section 110(l)(c)
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Factories Act, 1937, Section 34—Means of Escape in Case of Fire
Eleven Certificates of Means: of Escape in Case of Fire were issued
during the year. In December the Essex County Council implemented
the Factories Act, 1959, in taking over, as Fire Authority,
responsibility for the issue of such Certificates in the future. All existing
copy Certificates and relative correspondence were handed over
to the responsible officer of the Essex County Fire Brigade.
SECTION E
FOOD AND DRUGS
Food and Drugs Act, 1955
The following cases were reported to the Public Health Committee,
with results as indicated:-
(a) Complaints
Glass in bottle of ale Warning letter sent to bottlers
Foreign matter in cake Warning letter sent to bakers
Lemonade bottle smelling of paraffin Public Analyst found no traces
of paraffin in bottle—no
action
Wasps in bottle of non-alcoholic beverage Prosecution: Vendor fined
Dirt in bottle of milk Prosecution: Dairyman fined £5
Bread containing sliver of wood No action—insufficient evidence
Tin of pineapple containing insect Proceedings under consideration
Cheesecake containing foreign matter Proceedings instituted
(b) Samples
Mint Sauce containing per-centage of hazel leaves Prosecutions: (1) Vendor—case
dismissed—plea of warrantry
from manufacturers
(2) Manufacturers—case dismissed—plea
of warrantry
from suppliers
No further action taken
because supplies were obtained
from abroad
Vinegar requested—non-brewed condiment supplied No action
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