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Poplar 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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In view of these opinions, notices have been served upon a number
of persons selling milk to appear early in 1927 before the Public Health
and Housing Committee (to whom powers under the Milk and Dairies
(Amendment) Act, 1922, have been delegated), to show cause why they
should not be removed from the Register.
Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923.
During the year, the following licences under the above order for
Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) milk were issued:-
Ten bottling establishments.
24* dealing in sealed bottles only.
5 supplementary licences (principal licences issued by other
Authorities).
One licence was issued for the sale of "Certified" Milk, and
2 supplementary licences.
*Including 3 cancelled subsequently.
The bottling establishments have been under constant supervision.
For results of examination of samples see Public Analyst's
report, page 81.
Representations were made to the Ministry of Health that the Milk
and Dairies Acts and Orders should be uniformly administered, and
that all cows should be periodically submitted to a tubercle test.
ICE CREAM.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1902, Sec. 43.
There are 124 premises where ice creams are manufactured within
the Borough, on the Register. 205 inspections were made during the
year.
Cleansing of premises was necessary in 32 instances. 23 other
nuisances existed.