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SECTION V.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
Milk Supply.—The bulk of the milk consumed by the
inhabitants of the Borough is produced outside London, and we
have only six licensed cowsheds in the Borough. Samples are
frequently taken from retailers, both in shops and on the
rounds, and submitted to analysis.
Milk and Dairies Order, 1926.—This Order, made by the
Ministry of Health under the provisions of the Milk and Dairies
(Consolidation) Act, 1926, came into force on October 1st, 1926.
This Order is designed to afford the milk supply of the
country complete protection from contamination and infection
during the whole process of production and distribution, and
its numerous clauses provide for the inspection of the cattle, the
hygiene of the farm, the cleanliness of the vessels in which it
is conveyed to the distributor, and the condition of the dairies
in which it is handled prior to distribution.
In this Borough a comprehensive review of all premises
on the register of dairies was carried out in the light of the
more stringent regulations contained in the Order, and a newRegister
compiled.
The suitability of the premises for registration was judged
from fche condition as to cleanliness, etc., of the room from
which the milk was sold, and the nature of any other article
sold, and in regard to the premises in which the milk was
stored, the ventilation and lighting, the composition and construction
of the floor, and the water supply and drainage were
taken into consideration, together with the method of cleansing
the utensils.
In a few cases suggestions as to minor alterations were
made, with a view to bringing the premises up to the necessary
standard.
In the case of eight retail shops it was necessary to
recommend that the registration be revoked, in view of the
unsuitability of the premises for the sale of milk from open
vessels.