[Report 1971] / Medical Officer of Health, Ipswich Port Health Authority.

  • Ipswich (England). Port Health Authority.
Date:
1971
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Credit: [Report 1971] / Medical Officer of Health, Ipswich Port Health Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    SECTION XIV • PUBLIC HEALTH (SHELL-FISH) REGULATIONS 1934-1948 The oyster beds or layings within the jurisdiction of the Ipswich Port Health Authority are not now in use. SECTION XV - MEDICAL INSPECTION OF ALIENS (Applicable only to Ports approved for the landing of aliens) Ipswich is not an approved Port for the landing of aliens. SECTION XVI - MISCELLANEOUS Arrangements for the burial on shore of persons who have died on board ship from infectious disease If such a case occurred the requirements of the Public Health Act, 1936, in this respect would be carried out. SECTION XVII THE IMPORTED FOOD REGULATIONS 1968 FOOD INSPECTION During 1971 the regular services between Ipswich and the continental ports of Bremen, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Maassluis, Antwerp, Le Treport and Rouen all continued to carry quantities of foods. The service which commenced in 1970 between Ipswich and Cyprus has now expanded to various other East Mediterranean Ports and carries an increasing volume of foodstuff. FOODSTUFFS INSPECTED Tons Cwts Qtrs lbs Bread Products 62 7 1 9 Butter 895 3 2 11 Cheese 210 17 3 2 Coffee/Beverages 49 1 - 12 Confectionery 301 - 1 4 Eggs 651 19 2 8 Essences/Flavours 1 14 - 10 Fish/Fish Products 34 18 1 17 Fruit 1103 5 - 4 Fruit Drinks 28 9 2 5 Marzipan 8 11 3 2 Meat Products 6593 12 - 25