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ceedings were instituted. Convictions were obtained with
total fines and costs of £27.7s.0d.
A further statutory instrument viz. The Food Hygiene
(Markets Stalls and Delivery Vehicles) Regulations 1966 came
into operation during the year. Whilst this borough has no
public market, there are a number of hawkers scattered around
the area. During the year some effort was made to enforce these
Regulations but due mainly to staff shortage it was not possible
to devote much time to this task. It is hoped to improve the
situation in the coming year.
Inspection of canteens at factories and schools has been
carried out regularly and advice given to supervisors and food
handlers where appropriate.

The Merchandise marks Act 1887-1953
These Statutes afford protection to the public by prescribing
trade descriptions regarding the stipulated standards of
quality, quantity, materials, strength, performance etc, of
goods and foods, the latter forming an important subject of
environmental health administration, in that, the inspectors
are required to visit premises wherein imported specified foods
are offered or exposed for sale to ensure that such commodities
are marked or labelled or so notified as to indicate the country
of origin and that they are fit for the description so denoted.