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It will be seen that one sample contained as high a percentage of fat as 7.7. This
sample was purchased at a small shop where, on enquiry, it was ascertained, as expected,
that the milk had been standing in reserve and had not been plunged before sale. In all
such cases, it is customary for the Officer to explain in detail the necessity for continual
plunging as sales proceed.
Nine purveyors of milk, from whom samples had been taken, served notices upon the
Authority, requesting samples of milk to be procured from their suppliers in course of delivery
to them, in accordance with the provisions of the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act.
In this connection it was necessary on one occasion to request an adjoining Authority to
obtain 21 samples, and in another instance six " appeal to the cow " samples were required.
THE MILK AND DAIRIES ORDER, 1926, AND
THE MILK AND DAIRIES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1922.
Thirteen new applications for registration as retail purveyors of milk were received
during the year, and none was refused. Six of these were from persons who have no City
premises, but purvey milk within the area.
Registration Statistics.
Number of Retail Purveyors of Milk on the Register at end of 1931 278
New Applications for Registration received 13
Applications granted 13
Applications refused —
Names of Retailers removed from Register 5
Number of Retail Purveyors of Milk on the Register at end of 1932 286
Number of Milk Sellers (other than Retail Purveyors of Milk) on the Register at
end of 1932 24
Licences issued under the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923 17
Inspection of Premises where Milk is Retailed.—During the year, 230 inspections were
made in connection with the sale of milk, and the statutory requirements were found, with
minor exception, generally to be observed. From time to time observations have been
kept upon distributors, and I am able to state that no legal action was necessary for such
offences as milk bottling in the street. The proper construction of milk churns has, also,
engaged attention, and steps taken to have defects remedied where necessary.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (CONDENSED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923 AND 1927.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (DRIED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923 AND 1927.
Six samples of various brands of condensed milk were purchased for analysis, and all
were found to conform to the standards for composition and equivalent contents. One
brand did not fully comply with the requirements as regards labelling, and the attention
of the manufacturers was called to the matter.
The two samples of dried milk taken were reported satisfactory in all respects.
REGISTERED PREMISES.
Butter Factories.—One butter factory became unoccupied during the year, the business
being transferred to another district. Samples taken at irregular intervals at the factories
have been certified genuine.
Wholesale Dealers in Margarine and Margarine Cheese.—One new application for
registration was received during the year.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.—No additions have been made to the register.
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