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PART II
FOOD CONTROL.
Food Hygiene.
A popular slogan of the day is ''Focus'' on this or that. It is
certainly true to say that there has been a ' 'Focus on Food Hygiene.''
Tottenham, in common with many other boroughs, has not been
behind in its efforts to awaken the public interest in this most
important subject. More particularly it has tried to awaken the
interest of the trade organisations which are most directly connected
with the food industry.
An inaugural meeting was held in the Central Library Hall on
November 3rd, when the principal speaker was Professor Cruikshank,
M.D., F. R.C. P., late of the Central Public Health
Laboratory, Colindale. Alderman R. H. Warren, Chairman of the
Health Committee, presided. In terms of attendance the meeting
was a disappointment, but those present were well rewarded by an
interesting and well delivered lecture, and stimulating discussion
which followed.
This has been followed by meetings with individual trade
organisations, where the Chief Sanitary Inspector has been able to
present the views of the department. It is to be hoped that the
results of these meetings, together with the efforts of the department,
will be reflected in a better standard of hygiene in the food premises
throughout the borough.
Food Premises.
It is satisfying to be able to report a steady improvement in the
condition of food premises. The raising of the building licence
limits has created opportunities for securing improvements without
recourse to statutory powers. More particularly we are pleased to
record the improvements in two large dairies.
By structural alterations and the addition of new plant, these
two firms will produce even better results than in the past.