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Sampling.—Under provisions of the third Schedule to the first
of the above-mentioned Regulations, Methylene Blue and Phosphates
tests have been prescribed, the former for assessing the
" keeping " qualities of milk and the latter for estimating the
efficiency of pasteurisation. In addition, a Turbidity test is also
prescribed for ascertaining the effectiveness of the heat treatment
of Sterilised milk.
During the year 42 samples of Pasteurised milk were submitted
to these tests. The samples, all of which proved genuine, were
obtained mainly from schools and hospitals.
Analytical Examination of Milk.—Three of the 17 formal and 41
informal milk samples submitted to chemical analysis proved nongenuine.
In the case of each non-genuine report the presence of up
to 1% added water was indicated. This percentage being insufficient
to warrant legal proceedings and repetitive samples proving
satisfactory, warning letters were sent to the distributors concerned.
Reports on samples taken from L.C.C. Schools and Nurseries
for chemical and bacteriological examination continued to be furnished
quarterly to that authority and reports on samples taken
from Hospitals in the Borough for similar purposes were again
forwarded to the authorities concerned.
Preserved Food and Ice Cream Premises.—In accordance
with the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, Section 14, all
premises with the exception of clubs, hotels or restaurants used:—
(a) for the sale or manufacture for the purpose of sale of
ice-cream or other similar commodity or storage of ice-cream
or other similar commodity intended for sale ; or