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This paper describes some applications of geodemographics in market reeearch surveys. A sample geodemographic analysis oflarge data bases such as the NRS or TGI on classificatory demographic and socioeconomic variables shows the relevance ofa classification system based largely on 1981 data to survey design in the late 1980s.The paper looks at geodemographics as a sampling frame; as a tool for disproportional sampling; for matched samples and subsamples; for probability sampling; for qualitative research and hall testing and for minority product sampling.

is a consultant statistician. He was appointed company statistician at British Market Research Bureau in 1973, a position he held before forming his own consultancy, Ken Baker Associates in 1987. With Paul Harris and John O'Brien, he published the results of the MRDF evaluation of data fusion in 1989, and subsequently has been involved in a variety of projects involving integration via modelling and data fusion.

This is a status report on the Model Retail Food Store Sanitation Ordinance developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for adoption by State and local regulatory agencies. The Ordinance is currently under final review by the Federal agency. Approval is expected by the end of 1979. It is the first time the Federal Government has developed specific recommendations for the sanitary operation of retail food stores. The Ordinance has been under development since 1973. It contains information on some General Provisions, Fond Care, Personnel, Equipment and Utensils, Cleaning, Sanitization and Storage of Equipment and Utensils, Sanitary Facilities and Controls, Construction and Maintenance of Physical Facilities and Compliance Procedures. Several drafts preceded the original proposal which was available for public comment in October, 1977, with a subsequent revised edition available for comment in November, 1978. All comments received were given due consideration and the final version prepared for agency clearance. FDA believes the Ordinance is practical and enforceable. If the recommendations are implemented by the retail fond store industry and equitably enforced by the regulatory agencies, the marketplace should be a safer place in which to retail food which meets the expectations of the buyer.

This is a review of FDA activities during the 1970s in development and implementation of foodservice manager sanitation training/certification programs. A number of these programs have resulted in reciprocal recognition by regulatory agencies in the United States. Suggested steps to be taken in the 80s to continue this trend are discussed. FDA encourages establishment of uniform manager training programs which meet the national criteria and result in reciprocal agreements. A vital component of any effective foodservice program is sanitation training. If it is provided, an additional step has been taken to protect the food the consumer receives.