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E (2)a Dairies and Milk stores
The register of dairies and milk stores records the
following registration figures:—
No. of registered distributors 10
No. of dairies 5
Regular inspections have been made during the year
with a view to maintaining the high standard of cleanliness.
E (2)b Bacteriological Examination of Milk
The following samples of designated milk retailed in
he Borough were obtained and submitted to the County
Laboratory for examination:—
Tuberculin tested 6
Sterilised 6
Pasteurised 15
Total 27
All were reported upon satisfactorily, such milk satisfying
the methylene blue, phosphatase, and turbidity tests.
E (2)c Food and Drugs (Milk, Dairies, and Artificial Cream)
Act, 1950. The Milk (Special Designations) (Specified Areas)
Order, 1951
Since 1st October 1951 when the above named Order
came into operation, the whole of the milk supply in the
Borough is specially designated in accordance with the statute.