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Milk sampling. A total of 46 samples of milk (43 formal, 3 informal) were
submitted to the Public Analyst for chemical examination. All samples were
satisfactory. For average solids in all samples, excluding Channel islands milk,
the figures were: Fat 3.44; Non-fatty solids 8.64.
The Milk and Dairies (Channel Islands and South Devon Milk) Regulations, 1956,
introduced on 13th June, fixed a minimum standard of 4 per cent fat in connection
with milk sold under the Description Channel islands, Jersey, Guernsey and South
Devon. 9 samples of Channel Islands milk were taken and reports showed fat figures
from 4.3 to 4.7 with an average of 4.45. Average figure for non-fatty solids was
9.04.
Of the 68 samples of designated milk (52 pasteurised; 11 tuberculin tested
pasteurised; 2 tuberculin tested; and 3 sterilised) submitted to the Phosphatase,
Methylene Blue and Turbidity tests as appropriate, 1 sample of tuberculin tested
pasteurised milk failed the Phosphatase test. Since themilk was produced outside
the Borough, the appropriate Licensing Authority was informed. All other samples
were satisfactory.
Milk delivered to Schools and other London County Council Establishments. Of
the 20 samples of milk taken on delivery at London County Council Establishments,
10 were submitted for chemical and 10 for bacteriological examination. All samples
were reported to be satisfactory.