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The standard of cleanliness in cowhouses, milk shops, and other
premises where milk is dealt with has been maintained.
Sale of Milk in Bottles.
The Committee agreed, on the recommendation of the Medical Officer
of Health and the Council's Solicitors, that persons selling milk in bottles
should be registered as purveyors of milk. During the year 220 persons
have been so registered.
Cleansing of milkshop premises was necessary in 4 instances.
1 other nuisance was found. 6 intimations and 2 Statutory notices were
served.
For milkshops connected with infectious diseases, see page 85.
14 persons were, on account of change of ownership of premises,
registered as retail purveyors of milk.
Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923.
During the year, the following licences under the above Order were
issued:—
Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) Milk:—
8 bottling establishments.
20 dealers in sealed bottles only.
5 supplementary licences (principal licences issued by other
Authorities).
1 licence for the sale of "Certified" Milk, and 2 supplementary
licences.
2 supplementary licences for the sale of "Pasteurised" milk
1 licence for the sale of Grade "A " milk.
1 licence for a ' 'Pasteurising'' establishment.
1 licence for the sale of ' 'Pasteurised'' milk.
The bottling establishments have been under constant supervision,
and for the purpose of renewal of licences, plans of the premises were
prepared and submitted for approval.
For results of examination of samples see Public Analyst's report,
pages 71 and 74.