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The total number of samples taken was again less than during the previous
year i.e. 205 in 1960 compared with 210 in 1959. The number of unsatisfactory
samples increased from 2 in 1959 to 6 in 1960.
The following are the details from the Chief Officer" s report on the 6
unsatisfactory samples and the action taken:-
Milk
Two samples of hot milk were purchased from a restaurant within the Borough
and were found to contain added water. Legal proceedings were instituted and
a fine of £5. 0s. 0d, was imposed and an order for the payment of costs amounting
to £4. 11s. .d. was made.
Fish
A purchase of smoked haddock from a fishmonger in the Borough proved to be
smoked cod. An official caution was issued to the shopkeeper concerned.
Sausages
Traces of a prohibited preservative were found in a sample of sausages.
Subsequent samples were procured and no further traces of the preservative were
found.
Vinegar
Two samples of vinegar were found to be deficient in acetic acid and should
have been described as non-brewed condiment. An official caution was issued
to the shopkeeper concerned.
Merchandise Marks Acts 1887-1953
The majority of the inspection work carried out under the provisions of
the above Acts relates to ensuring that the requirements of the various marking
Orders made under the provisions of the Act of 1926 and which relate to the
marking with an indication of origin on certain imported foodstuffs when exposed
for sale or sold are complied with. Inspections were made at 217 separate
premises of 709 displays of meat,, apples, tomatoes, dried fruit and butter.
No infringements were detected.
Labelling of Food Order 1953
This Order requires pre-packed food to be marked with the name and address
or with the registered trade mark of the packer or labeller. It also requires
such food to be labelled with its common or usual name (if any) and with the
names of the ingredients of a compounded food. It also controls the manner in
which the presence of vitamins and minerals is disclosed and prescribes specific
labelling of certain foods. A total of 321 articles of pre-packed food was
examined at 93 premises to ascertain whether the above requirements were complied
with. No serious infringements of this Order were detected.
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