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936 samples were submitted for analysis. 933 of these were
genuine, with an average fat content of 3.58 per cent.
331 samples of milk were submitted for bacterological examination,
the phosphatase test and the methylene blue test. Thirteen of
these failed to comply with the prescribed tests.
82 licences for the sale of designated milks were granted
during the year—46 for Tuberculin Tested milk, 35 for Pasteurised
milk, and one for Tuberculin Tested (Pasteurised) milk.
24 samples of artificial cream were submitted for bacteriological
examination, the Coliform test and for faecal Coli. All three
samples were reported as genuine.
There are four slaughterhouses in the Borough, three only being
in use at present. 153 animals were inspected either before or after
slaughter.
There are now 17 war-time piggeries in the Borough. 102
inspections were made.
During the year, eight applications were received from persons
desirous of acting as slaughtermen.
154 consignments of foodstuffs of all kinds suspected to be
unsound were examined at the request of the owners, and afterwards
released for animal feeding. The owners were granted a certificate
to this effect.
FOOD AND DRUGS ADULTERATION ACT,
1928.
2,100 samples were procured for analysis during the year—
936 samples of milk, 1,049 other foodstuffs, and 115 drugs.
10 samples were found to be adulterated. Three were samples
of milk, and one each of Sausage, Oatmeal, Cake Flour, Pea Flour,
Curry Powder, Biscuits and Sugar.
It was not necessary to take Police Court proceedings in any
of the cases.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933,
and Pharmacy and Medicines Act, 1941.
Applications were received from 286 persons for their names
to be entered on the Council's Register of sellers of poisons included
in Part II of the Poisons List. 725 inspections under these Acts
were made by the Food Inspectors.
FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS.
There were 1,441 factories and workshops on the Register at
the end of 1946 and, in addition, 228 persons were receiving work to
be done in their homes.