Certain caterers and food stores already have notices asking customers not to smoke at cafeterias and food counters.
The code has been agreed by all the main trade organisations representing the interests of brewers, licensed victuallers, hoteliers, restaurateurs and caterers.
Including bacon used by manufacturers, canteens and caterers, the pre-war consumption per head weekly was 6.4 ounces compared with 5.7 ounces now.
But it has always been possible for a caterer to use reconstituted dried milk or partially skimmed milk in tea or coffee or anything.
It is no good saying that canteens must be provided, because the caterers are not available and suitable arrangements cannot be made.
The number of licences granted to commercial caterers was 36.
It is important that producers, caterers and consumers continue their efforts to control this problem.
Most hospitals do not have a co-ordinated multidisciplinary team, which includes senior medical and nursing staff with a special interest in clinical nutrition, dietitians and caterers.
