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On 198 occasions the premises of distributors and dairies were
visited other than for sampling purposes but in no instance was
action required.
The Milk (Special Designation) Regulations, 1963 and 1965
There is one milk processing plant in the Borough in respect of
which a Dealer's Pasteuriser's Licence was in force on 31st
December, 1970, as were the following licences in relation to milk
obtained in pre-packed form for sale to the general public :—
In Operation
31.12.70
Distribution of Sterilised Milk
„ Pasteurised Milk
„ Untreated Milk
„ Ultra Heat Treated Milk
117
87
42
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Sampling—Under provisions of the aforementioned Regulations,
Methylene Blue and Phosphatase tests are 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.
Two hundred and forty samples were submitted for the Methylene
Blue test, of which 2 failed. "Follow-up" samples taken in
respect of the 2 which failed proved satisfactory.
Satisfactory reports were received in respect of 202 milk samples
submitted for the Phosphatase test.
Thirty-four samples of Sterilised Milk were submitted for the
Turbidity test and all proved satisfactory.
Analytical Examination of Milk—A total of 123 formal and 9
informal samples of designated milks were submitted for chemical
analysis and all proved to be genuine.
One sample of cream was taken and found to be genuine.
Preserved Food and Ice Ceam Premises
In accordance with the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act,
1955, Section 16, all premises with the exception of schools, clubs,
hotels or restaurants, used :—
(a) for the sale, or manufacture for the purpose of sale, of ice
cream, or storage of ice cream intended for sale; or
(b) for the preparation or manufacture of sausages or potted,
pressed, pickled or preserved food intended for sale;
are required to be registered by the owner or occupier with the
Local Authority.