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MILK SUPPLY
During the year 114 inspections were made of dairies and premises from
which milk is sold.
The Milk (Special Designation) Regulations 1963
The following licences have been granted during the year to dealers
distributing milk from premises in Croydon.
Licences to use the designation "Pasteurised„-
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 28
Licences to use the designation "Sterilised" -
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 10
Licences to use the designation "Untreated" -
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 4
Licences to use the Designation "Ultra Heat Treated" —
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 24
Frequent inspections of these licensed premises are carried out during
the year to see that the conditions of the licences are observed.
Bacteriological Examination of Milk
During the year the following samples of milk were examined:—
Pasteurised Milk 127
Sterilised Milk 15
Untreated Milk 13
Ultra Heat Treated 3
The following tables summarise the results of bacteriological examinations
of pasteurised, sterilised and untreated milk samples during the year:-
Untreatd Milk
Methylene Blue Test
No. Samples Taken
Not
Satisfied
Satisfied
13
1
12
The above samples of raw milk were also examined for the presence of
brucella abortus and antibiotics. In all cases the results of the tests were
negative.