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MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) REGULATIONS 1949,
Thirty-one samples of Designated Milks were examined during 1951.
Results were as follows: —
Pasteurised Milk.
17 Samples were examined.
12 Samples satisfied both the prescribed tests.
5 Samples failed to pass the Methylene Blue test. (4 of these results
may be disregarded in view of the rise in temperature to above 65° F.)
Tuberculin Tested (Pasteurised) Milk.
8 Samples were examined.
7 Samples satisfied both the prescribed tests.
1 Sample failed the Methylene Blue test but the result may be
disregarded in view of the rise in temperature to above 65° F.
Sterilised Milk.
6 Samples were examined and all passed the Turbidity test.
The Milk (Special Designations) (Specified Areas) Order 1951, came
into operation on 1st October, 1951.
This Order applies to certain areas specified in the Schedule of the
Order, including the whole of the County of Middlesex.
In the specified areas it will be illegal for any person to sell by retail
for human consumption any milk other than milk which may be sold as
specially designated milk.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
The water supply of the Borough has at all times been satisfactory both
in quality and quantity.
The Metropolitan Water Board is responsible for the supply which is
piped direct to every dwelling-house throughout the Borough, and serves the
entire population.
The co-operation of the Board has at all times been of the fullest.
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