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(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream.
(i.) Above 35 per cent. 11
(ii.) Below 35 per cent. Nil.
Total 11
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to labelling or
declaration of preserved cream in Article V. (1) and the proviso in
Article V. (2) of the Regulations have not been observed Nil.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not been complied
with, and action taken Nil.
3.—Thickening substances.—Any evidence of their addition to cream or to
preserved cream. Action taken where found—None.
4.—Observations, if any—Nil.
The Milk Special Designations Order, 1922.—Under this Order 19 applications
were received from 8 dealers in the Borough for licences to sell milk as Certified
Milk, or Grade "A" Tuberculin Tested Milk. As the milk in each case was obtained
from a producer licensed under the Order and the premises of the applicants were
found to be satisfactory, licences were granted in each case, the numbers being 16 in
respect of Certified Milk and 3 for Grade "A" Tuberculin Tested Milk. In
accordance with the instructions of the Ministry 20 samples were taken during the
year and submitted to the Council's Bacteriologist, Dr. A. J. R. Foulerton, and in
each case the milk was found to be up to the standard of purity laid down, the samples
showing a bacteriological count of less than 30.000 bacteria per c.c. Copies of the
reports were duly forwarded to the Ministry.
Milk (Mothers and Children) Orders.—During 1923 exactly the same line
was followed as in former years. The amount expended in the year ended 31st
March, 1924, was £305 12s. 4d., as against £368 7s. 1d. up to 31st March, 1923.
The actual number of cases dealt with was 222, and the number of orders issued 914.
B.—FOODS OTHER THAN MILK.
Food Inspection.—There was no change in the method of carrying out the work
of food inspection during the year. The special Saturday night and Sunday
inspections in market streets, etc., were continued, and in carrying them out
Inspector Smith received the assistance of other members of the staff having the
necessary qualifications and experience. In no instance was it necessary to make
use of the powers in the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, as to seizure and
condemnation of food.
On a great many occasions the inspector was called by vendors to examine
articles of food under Section 47 (8) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, and
to accept surrender of such as were unsound or unwholesome or unfit for food. The
articles dealt with in this way are noted on the page following.