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of the packer or labeller appears. Thirty-nine premises were
visited but no infringement was detected.
In addition advertisements and the labels of pre-packed
foods were scrutinised to detect false or misleading descriptions.
Corrective action was taken with regard to a number
of commodities.
One licence was issued to use the designation "pasteurised"
in relation to milk processed in the area. The premises
were inspected regularly and fifty-three samples taken. The
premises and samples were satisfactory.
Nine samples of raw milk were tested for tubercle bacilli
but none was contaminated.
Milk (Special Designations), (Raw Milk), (Pasteurised and
Sterilised Milk) Regulations, 1949

Nine samples of graded milks were taken and submitted
to the Public Health Laboratory Service at Epsom, all were
satisfactory.
There were twenty-five registered milk distributors and
one dairy.
Ice Cream
Premises at which ice cream was sold continued to
receive regular attention. There were no registered manufacturers
of ice cream in the area.
Five premises were registered, under Section 16 of the
Food and Drugs Act, 1955, for the sale of ice cream.
The Council continued to receive complaints with regard
to the noise and disturbance caused by the various instruments
used by mobile ice cream vendors to attract attention.
The existing law did not appear to deal effectively with
the matter and efforts were directed towards securing more effective legislation.