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(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream.
(i.) Above 35 per cent. 13
(ii.) Below 35 per cent. Nil
Total 13
(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, 1923.—Under this Order 23 applications
were received from 9 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 17 in respect of Certified Milk and 6 for Grade " A " Tuberculin
Tested Milk. In accordance with the instructions of the Ministry 35 samples were
taken during the year and submitted to the Council's Bacteriologist, Dr. A. J. R.
Foulerton. Copies of the reports were duly forwarded to the Ministry.
Milk (Mothers and Children) Orders.—During 1924 exactly the same line
was followed as in former years. The amount expended in the year ended 31st
March, 1925, was £304 19s. 9d., as against £305 12s. 4d. up to 31st March, 1924.
The actual number of cases dealt with was 199, and the number of orders issued
920.
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 one instance only was it necessary to
make use of the powers in the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, as to seizure and
condemnation of food. The article in this case was fish, and the seizure was
made at a stall in Church Street, Edgware Road. The proceedings that followed
resulted in the imposition of a fine of £9, the defendant being further ordered to
pay costs amounting to £10 10s.
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 set out below.