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Six 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, 1928.
THE MILK AND DAIRIES ORDER, 1926, AND
THE MILK AND DAIRIES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1922.
Ten new applications for registration as retail purveyors of milk were received during
the year, and none was refused. Five 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 1932 286
New Applications for Registration received 10
Applications granted 10
Applications refused —
Names of Retailers removed from Register 5
Number of Retail Purveyors of Milk on the Register at end of 1933 291
Number of Milk Sellers (other than Retail Purveyors of Milk) on the Register at
end of 1933 25
Licenses issued under the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923 16
Inspection of Premises where Milk is Retailed.—During the year 187 inspections were
made in connection with the sale of milk, and the statutory requirements were found generally
to be complied with. Observations have been made from time to time in order to ensure
that milk distribution has been conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Milk
and Dairies Order, 1926, and no instances, such as the bottling of milk elsewhere than in
a dairy, have been recorded.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (CONDENSED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923 AND 1927.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (DRIED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923 AND 1927.
Fourteen 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
and the requirements respecting labelling.
The one sample of dried milk taken was reported satisfactory in all respects.
REGISTERED PREMISES.
Butter Factories.—One butter factory is registered in the City. Samples taken at
irregular intervals at these premises 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.