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In addition 18 samples of ice cream were taken for chemical analysis
by the Public Analyst all of which complied with the standard laid down by
the Pood Standards (Ice Cream) order 1953 which requires that ice cream
shall contain not less than 5 per cent fat, 10 per cent sugar, and 7½ per
cent milk solids other than fat. The fat content of the samples taken
ranged from 7,9 per cent to 12.3 per cent.
Ice Cream and Preserved Food Premises
Under section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955 no premises (with
certain exceptions) may be used for:-
(a) the sale or the manufacture for the purpose of sale, of ice
cream or the storage of ice cream intended for sale or
(^) the preparation or manufacture of sausages, or potted, pressed,
pickled or preserved food intended for sale,
unless they are registered under this Section for that purpose by the local
authority.

The above includes 7 new registrations effected during the year.
495 inspections of registered food premises were made.
Milk-Supplies
256 inspections of premises used in connection with the processing
and distribution of milk were made by the Inspector Generally the premises
were found to be satisfactory. In 10 cases it was found necessary to send
warning letters in respect of unsatisfactory conditions.
110 persons were registered as distributors of milk and 2 premises
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