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(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved
cream:—1. Above 35 per cent., 4.
2. Below 35 per cent., nil.
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to
labelling or declaration of preserved cream in Article V (1) and
the proviso in Article V (2) of the Regulations have not been
observed:—nil.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the regulations have not been
complied with, and action taken:—nil.
3.—Thickening substances.
(а) Any evidence of their addition to cream or to preserved cream, nil.
(b) Action taken where found, nil.
4.—Other observations (if any), nil.
Condensed and Dried Milk Regulations.
The sale of this milk is controlled by the Public Health (Condensed
Milk) Regulations, 1923, which came into operation on 1st November,
1923, and the Public Health (Dried Milk) Regulations, 1923, which
came into operation on 1st May, 1924.
During the year, 6 samples of condensed milk and 1 of dried milk
were submitted to the Public Analyst. All were found to comply with
the labels on the tins.
Action taken with a view to Smoke Abatement.
During the year, observations were made in 2 instances, in consequence
of a complaint; but it was not found necessary to serve a
notice.
Arrangements for disinfection and disinfestation and the
extent of their use.
The Borough Council's Disinfecting and Cleansing Stations are
situated in the yard of the Electric Lighting Station.
The Disinfecting Station is equipped with a Washington-Lyons
apparatus, with a staff of 3 men. The collection of infected or infested
material is carried out by two Electric Vans.
The Cleansing Station is situate in a small cottage devoted
entirely to this purpose. The cottage is away from all public thoroughfares;
but a small railway footpath runs past the door. It consists of
three rooms, two downstairs and one upstairs, with a lavatory on each
floor. It was originally built as an Isolation Station.