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MILK SUPPLY
During the year 71 inspections were made of dairies and premises
from which milk is sold.
The Milk (Special Designation) Regulations 1963
The following licences have been granted, or renewed during the year
to dealers distributing milk from premises in Croydon.
Licences to use the designation "Pasteurised" —
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 258
Licences to use the designation "Sterilised" —
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 134
Licences to use the designation "Untreated" —
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 35
Licences to use the Designation "Ultra Heat Treated" -
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 114
Pasteurisers Licences Renewed 2
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 115
Sterilised Milk 24
Untreated Milk 3
Ultra Heat Treated 5
The following tables summarise the results of bacteriological examinations
of pasteurised, sterilised and untreated milk samples during the year:
Untreated Milk
Methylene Blue Test
No. Samples Taken
Not
Satisfied
Satisfied
3
-
3
The above samples of raw milk were also examined forthe presence of
brucella abortus and antibiotics. In all cases the results of the tests were
negative