[Report 1972] / Medical Officer of Health, Portsmouth Port Health Authority.

  • Portsmouth (England). Port Health Authority.
Date:
1972
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Credit: [Report 1972] / Medical Officer of Health, Portsmouth Port Health Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    6 SECTION XVII - Miscellaneous Imported Food Regulations 1$)68 Pood imports have again consisted principally of fruit and vegetable produce. The proportion of citrus fruit has increased due to the additional trade from Algeria. The container trade, established in 1971, has increased considerably and now includes regular shipments of canned fruit and vegetables from Spain. Following the industrial dispute, all Customs clearance now takes place in the port enabling inspection to take place before distribution to inland destinations. 139 samples were taken and submitted to the City Analyst for examination. One sample of Tomato Powder was found to be borderline in that the lead content was found to be unusually high. Repeat samples were taken and these were found to be satis¬ factory. One sample of Moroccan oranges was found to have a high quantity of pesticide residue but within acceptable limits. A sample of Jersey tomatoes was found to have an excess of D.D.T. but it was not possible to follow up this sample 3ince further imports from this grower were not made due to the season for this product coming to an end. Royal Fleet Auxiliaries The Port Health Authority has continued to examine Royal Fleet Auxiliaries arriving in the port. The work of issuing Deratting Exemption Certificates for these ships is now shared with the Naval Health Authority.