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Much time has been spent over the last few years in effecting
improvement of premises which were below standard and it is pleasing
to note that this work is nearing completion and that future inspection
will be mainly to see that the standards acheived are maintained.
BYELAWS AS TO THE HANDLING, WRAPPING AND
DELIVERY OF FOOD AND SALE OF FOOD IN THE
OPEN AIR.
Byelaws for this purpose came into force on the 24th July, 1950
since when they have been very much in the minds of Inspectors
when visiting food premises. Attention of proprietors has been drawn
to infringements of the byelaws and advice and suggestions for
improvements of methods given in many cases in an endeavour to
help management and staff to acheive the byelaws standards..
Evidence of the value of this work is coming to the fore in many
ways. Most particularly in the signs of greater care which is being
taken to prevent contamination of displayed foods.
Mobile Canteens and Ice-cream vehicles receive regular inspection
to see they are observing the byelaws requirement.
RICHMOND CLEAN FOOD TRADERS' GUILD.
The Advisory Committee of the Guild held meetings throughout
the year.
In an effort to give further publicity a meeting was held in April
to which all Food traders were invited. The evening's programme
included the showing of suitable films, short talks by the Chairman
and members of the Advisory Committee, the Medical Officer of
Health and Chief Sanitary Inspector and a small exhibit of methods
of Clean Food handling, etc.
The response by Food traders was disappointing, few only,
making further enquiries as to the objects and usefulness of the Guild.
At the end of the year membership stood at 53 which while
being increase of 20 over the previous year only a percentage of
13.98 for the whole district.