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City of London 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]

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Cutting Room, No. 6 Cold Store, Royal Albert Dock. (134/4521)
INSPECTION OF IMPORTED MEATS
The following tables give details of the meats which have been dealt with by the Authority
during the year. The examination room at No. 6 Cold Store in the Royal Docks is too small to
deal adequately with the large quantities of meat due for examination and sampling, but as mentioned
in last years report, the Port of London Authority are giving favourable consideration to
the construction of an enlarged inspection room.

Table: TABLE 1The Meat (Staining and Sterilization) Regulations, 1960 Investigation and disposal of Pet Food

TABLE 1

The Meat (Staining and Sterilization) Regulations, 1960 Investigation and disposal of Pet Food

Approximate Weight
TCQLbs
Inedible Offals529,696 pkgs13,7701000
Horsemeat226,876 pkgs7,5621000
Kangaroo Meat55,887 pkgs1,397000
Buffalo Meat2,429 pkgs31000
814,888 pkgs22,761000

Table: TABLE IIThe Imported Food Regulations, 1937. Examination for Fitness for human consumption

TABLE II

The Imported Food Regulations, 1937. Examination for Fitness for human consumption

Approximate Weight
TCQLbs
Beef Livers4,276 pkgs1421500
B/less Beef326 pkgs11000
Other Beef
Offals1,055 pkgs35300
Pork40 pkgs1700
Pork Offals139 pkgs41500
Sheep and Lamb8,152 C/Cs163000
B/less Mutton1,512 pkgs301200
Sheep Offals10 pkgs0700
Rabbits80 pkgs2400
15,590 pkgs391300