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(b) Unclean milk containers
It is an offence under these Regulations for any dairy
farmer or distributor to use for holding milk any vessel that
is not in a state of thorough cleanliness immediately before
use. In the case of bottled milk, the time "immediately before
use" is considered to mean at the time the bottle is first
filled and, therefore, any offence would be committed at the
time and place of bottling.
There are no processing or bottling plants in the borough
and particulars of any offence for using a dirty bottle are
referred to the local authority in whose area the bottling
plant is situated.
During the year, five contraventions were reported, four of
which were referred to neighbouring authorities. In two of these
the authorities took action against the firms. In one case the
firm pleaded guilty and were fined £2. Os. Od., whilst the other
case was dismissed, the magistrate finding that the case was not
proved. In the other two cases, the local authority concerned
decided not to take any action.
In the remaining case, which was not a serious contravention,
a warning letter was sent.
Composition of milk
During the year three hundred and forty-five samples of
milk were submitted to the Public Analyst and, with the
exception of twelve, were found to be of genuine composition.
In the case of the twelve samples not complying with
the presumptive standards established by the Sale of Milk
Regulations, 1939, the following action was taken
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Pood
notified and warning letters to producer
or vendor6
Legal proceedings taken 6
The following table shows percentages of milk fats and