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The introduction of this system of licensing the sale of milk of
various grades of purity, and containing limited amounts of bacteria,
has at least demonstrated the fact that it is possible for the milk supply
to be so organised that it shall be pure and reasonably free from
bacteria. Under present conditions, however, the cost of such milk
places it beyond the reach of the vast majority of the people.
Action taken under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts and the
Milk and Cream Regulations.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
The Report of the Public Analyst will be found in Appendix III.
506 samples were taken for analysis during the year. The
number certified to be adulterated was 25, or 4.9 per cent. of the total
number, as against 3.9 in 1923.
472 samples (22 of which were adulterated) were purchased from
Hampstead tradesmen, and 34 (3 of which were adulterated) from
tradesmen coming from other districts.