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IMPORTED FOOD
There was a significant increase in the quantity of imported food,
frequently containerised, entering the Borough during 1971. Most of
these foods were delivered to two large cold stores.
Proper inspection of foods entering the United Kingdom in this form
is time consuming and often calls for more than one visit to the premises
because of delivery delays and the need to sample individual consignments.
In general, the requirements of United Kingdom food legislation
are being observed by foreign food producers although the food law in
their own countries may differ widely from that obtaining here.
Pood inspection and sampling techniques are being improved because
of liaison between local authorities and the Ministry, and contact between
this authority and coastal ports is good.
ANALYSIS OF FOOD AND DRUGS SAMPLES
This form of sampling is designed to prevent the sale of articles
of food to which any improper addition has been made or from which a
natural or essential constituent has been removed or which is not of a
nature, substance or quality demanded by the purchaser.