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sampling, informal samples being taken. Should an informal sample
prove deficient, formal sampling would then follow with a view to legal
proceedings. One formal sample was taken in consequence of the defective
informal one mentioned. The former proved genuine, thus
confirming the opinion that a deficiency in fat was due to lack of stirring.
Milk and Dairies Amendment Act, 1922.
Under the Milk (Special Designation) Order, 1923, made under this
Act the Council issued licences for the sale of:—-
Certified milk 11
Grade A (Tuberculin tested) milk 12
Grade A milk 5
Pasteurized milk 22
Samples for bacteriological examination are taken by the Council's
inspectors by arrangement with the Ministry of Health, and the reports
are sent to the Council as well as to the Ministry. Eight samples of Certified
milk were requested to be examined bacteriologically by the Ministry
of Health, one of which proved to contain 37,200 organisms per cc.
instead of the permitted maximum of 30,000. Suitable action in regard
to the producer was taken by the Ministry. The local authority has no
power to deal with any infringements by a producer of Certified milk.
The remaining samples were found to comply with the bacteriological
standards of the order.
Pasteurization of milk is not undertaken at any premises in the City.
Milk and Dairies Order, 1926.
Registration of Dairymen and Dairy Premises.—The following table
shows the number of persons and premises registered with the Council
for the sale of milk during the year.
Premises. Persons.
Registered to 31st December, 1931 177 167
Registered during the year 8 38
Removed from the register 8 12
(ceased or transferred business)
Registered to 31st December, 1932 177 193
The inspectors paid 388 visits to milk shops and dairies during the
year. Nine notices were served in respect of minor defects which were
duly rectified.