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Of the total samples taken only a comparatively small number
failed to pass the prescribed test.
The two samples of pasteurised milk that failed to pass the
Phosphatase test, thus indicating inadequate pasteurisation,
were obtained from a retailer having plant outside the District.
Representations were made to the Company concerned and to the
Authority in whose district the premises were situate, with the
result that the necessary remedial measures were taken, and subsequently
the existing plant was discarded in favour of one incorporating
the H.T. S.T. process.
In accordance with a standard practice throughout the
County samples of all milk (including T.T. milk) which is sold to
the public without heat treatment are submitted to routine biological
testing, and it is very satisfactory to be able to record that
none of the 41 samples showed any evidence of the presence of
the tubercle bacillus.
Milk (Special Designation) Regulations, 1949.
Licences to sell milk under the above Regulations were
issued as follows :—
Dealers:
Tuberculin Tested 11
Pasteurised 12
Sterilised 14
Supplementary
Tuberculin Tested 10
Pasteurised 10
Sterilised 7
ICE CREAM.
Under the provisions of Section 64 of the Coulsdon and Purley
Act, 81 premises within the District are registered for the sale of
ice cream and a further 3 for the manufacture and sale of this
commodity. In addition, the sale of ice cream is carried on from
23 premises which are exempt from registration.
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