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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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71
MILK SUPPLY
During the year 123 inspections were made of dairies and
premises from which milk is sold.
Ihe Milk (Special Designation) Regulations 1960
The following licences, which are valid for a period of five
years, have been granted to dealers distributing milk from
premises in Croydon:-
Licences to use the designation 'Pasteurised" -
(a) Dealer's (Pasteuriser's) Licences 2
(b) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 121
Licences to use the designation "Sterilised" -
(a) Dealer's (pre-packed Milk) Licences 111
Licences to use the designation "Tuberculin Tested" -
(a) Dealer's (Tuberculin Tested) Licences 2
(b) Dealer's (pre-packed Milk) Licences 91
Inspection of these licenced premises has been carried out
during the year to see that the conditions of the licences were
observed.
Bacteriological Examinations of Milk
During the year the following samples of milk were examined.
Tuberculin-Tested Pasteurised Milk 33
Pasteurised Milk 130
Sterilised Milk 36
The following table summarises the results of the bacteriological examinations of Tuberculin Tested, Pasteurised anc Sterilised milk samples during the year:-
| Tuberculin-Tested Pasteurised Milk | Methylene Blue Test | Phosphatase Test | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. Saaples Taken | Not Satisfied | Satisfied | Not Satisfied | Satisfied |
| 33 | - | 33 | - | 33 |