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MILK SUPPLY
During the year 49 inspections were made of dairies.
The Milk (Special Designation) Regulations 1963
The following licences have been granted to dealers distributing milk
from premises in Croydon.
Licences to use the designation "Pasteurised" —
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 234
Licences to use the designation "Sterilised" —
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 89
Licences to use the designation "Untreated" —
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 14
Licences to use the Designation "Ultra Heat Treated" —
(a) Dealer's (Pre-packed Milk) Licences 66
Pasteurisers Licences Renewed 2
Inspections of dairies and other premises where milk is sold are carried out
to ensure that the conditions of the licences are observed.
Bacteriological Examination of Milk
During the year the following samples of milk were examined:-
Pasteurised Milk 114
Sterilised Mi Ik 27
Ultra Heat Treated 5
The following tables summarise the results of bacteriological examinations
of pasteurised, sterilised and untreated milk samples during the year:—
Pasteurised Milk
Methylene Blue Test
No. Samples Taken
Not
Satisfied
Satisfied
114
-
114
Sterilised Mi Ik
Turbidity Test
No. Samples Taken
Not Satisfied
Satisfied
27
-
27