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P = Passed F = Failed
* Of these 36 samples of pasteurised milk, 3 were rendered
void because the atmospheric shade temperature exceeded 70
degrees Fahrenheit and the Methylene blue tests could not be
carried out.
Milk & Dairies (General) Regulations, 1959
Registrations
The number of persons registered under these Regulations at the end of the year to
sell milk from premises in the borough (including the sale of cream in sealed containers) was
186.
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 term "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.
Six complaints were investigated during the year. In one case legal proceedings were
authorised and the remaining cases were dealt with by informal approach to the producers
at the request of the complainants.
Composition of Milk
During the year, 119 samples of milk (all grades) were submitted to the Public
Analyst for examination. Two samples were found to be below the legal standards laid
down. The packers in respect of one sample were informed accordingly and in the other case
the owner of a restaurant was given a warning by letter.
Channel Islands and South Devon Milk
The Milk and Dairies (Channel Islands and South Devon Milk) Regulations, 1956,
require that all milk for human consumption sold under the specific description of "Channel
Islands Milk", "Jersey Milk", "Guernsey Milk" or "South Devon Milk" must contain not
less than four per cent by weight of milk fat. This compares with the presumptive milk fat
standard of three per cent specified for ordinary milk by the Sale of Milk Regulations, 1939.