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SECTION E.—INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION
OF FOOD.
MILK SUPPLY.
Analysis of Milk.
The quarterly returns as to the number of milk samples taken are as folly:
1st Quarter, 22; 2nd Quarter, 44; 3rd Quarter, 4th Quarter, 30, making a
total for the year of 110. No sample was found to be adulterated.
The sale of Milk Regulations, 1939, made by the Minister of Agriculture under
section 23 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, are a re-enactment of earlier regulations
and their object is to provide, as heretofore, that a sample of milk containing less
than 3 per cent. of milk-fat or less than 8.5 per cent. of milk-solids other than
milk-fat shall "until the country is proved" be held to be " not genuine" because
of abstraction of the constituents named or the addition of water. A sample of
separated milk containing less than 8.7 per cent. of milk-solids other than milk-fat
is to be similarly regarded. The new regulations came into force on the 1st October,
1939.
Bacteriological Examination of Milk.
With a view of testing the purity of milk from the bacteriological point of view,
20 samples were taken and submitted to the Council's bacteriologist for examination.
In the case of one sample of pasteurised milk, the bacterial content was found to
be in excess of the legal limit, and the matter was taken up with the pasteurising
from concerned.
Dairies, Milkshops, etc.
There are 190 premises upon which milk is sold. During the year 210
inspections were made with the object of discovering whether or not requirements
of the regulations as to cleanliness etc., under the milk and dairies order, 1936
were being occupied with In no cases was it necessary to take action.
Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1936 and 1938.
During the year 48 applications were received from 23 milk purveyors for
licences under the order. As in each all relevant requirement's had been
plied with , appropriate licensees were granted as follows : 1 pas Turing 24 licensees and
5 supplementary in the case of pasteurised milk; 1 bottling, 15 dealers and 2
men try in respect of tuberculin tested milk.
Milk for School Children Scheme.
In no cases was an adverse report received from the Council.,s bacteriologist in
required to samples taken in connection with the scheme for the provision of milk to
school children.
MEAT AND OTHER FOODS.
The work of food protection precipices year by the closest attention. As
for same years past, the main duties have been occurred out by Inspector Smith,
who made inspections of premises in which food is sold, stitched or prep read, and
acted as sampling officer under the food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928, and,
from the list October, 1939, under the food and Drugs Act, 1938. During 1939, as
formerly, the Special Stationary might and Sunday infectious in market streets, etc.,
were made, and in carrying them out Inspector Smith the assistance of
other members of the having the necessary qualification and experience.