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Proceedings were instituted against the manufacturers of the
bread and the cases were heard at the Petty Sessions Court, Richmond
on the 18th September, 1952.
The defendants were convicted on each of two summonses and
fined £5 with an additional £5/5/0 costs in each case.
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
improvement of methods given in many cases in an endeavour to
help management and staff to achieve the byelaws standards.
Experience has shown that the Byelaws do not provide an answer
to some of the problems arising in the administration of the Food and
Drugs Act, 1938.
It still seems doubtful whether the provision of a constant hot
water supply for handwashing, is legally enforceable.
There appears to be no legal provision for dealing with food
premises subject to cockroach infestation, and no provision to deal
with the storage of refuse after it has been removed from the food
room.
Despite these shortcomings the standard in many food premises
has been improved and during the year under review, in addition to
the improvements set out in the preceding table, major reconstruction
of food premises took place at two premises.
RICHMOND CLEAN FOOD TRADERS' GUILD.
During the year premises of all members of the Guild received
inspection, and apart from the necessity to call upon some proprietors
to carry out minor works of repair or decoration, the premises were
found to be well maintained and well up to the standards set by the
Guild.