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During the year twelve samples of "Certified" milk, were taken
and were submitted for bacteriological examination for the purpose
of ascertaining whether they complied with the bacteriological
standards laid down in the Milk (Special Designations) Order.
Three of the samples were found not to comply with the
standards prescribed in the Order, and the matter was brought to
the notice of the vendors concerned for appropriate action to be
taken.
(b) MEAT AND OTHER FOODS.
Slaughterhouses.—There are three private registered premises
in the borough. Applications for renewal of licences were granted
by the Borough Council in October.
Slaughtering takes place at these premises very infrequently,
as practically all meat sold in the borough is brought from
Smithfield.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.—Licences to slaughter
animals in this borough, valid for a period of 12 months, were
granted to three slaughtermen.
The Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.—Under
these regulations, which came into operation on the 1st April,
1925, before slaughtering takes place, notice must first be given
to the Council of intention to do so. On receipt of such information
an inspector attends during the slaughtering and inspects carcases.
The regulations also prescribe for the protection of meat from
contamination by dust and flies.
There are 33 butchers' shops in the borough and these
premises and the commodities sold are kept under regular
observation by the Sanitary Inspectors.