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FOOD& DRUGS ACT. 1955, Section 16
During the year 12 new applications for registration of
premises for the manufacture, storage or sale of ice cream and
44 new applications for registration of premises for the manufacture
of sausages or potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food
intended for sale were granted.
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL ACT. 1952, Section 103
During the year under review 8 new applications for Registration
as Hawkers of Food were granted.
MILK DISTRIBUTORS
There are 9 registered milk distributors with 16 dairy
premises in the Borough. In addition, 147 shop keepers are
registered for the sale of milk.
Milk (Special Designation) Regulations, 1963, as amended
The number of dealer's (pre-packed milk) licences in force
at the end of the year was as follows:—
Pasteurised 153
Sterilised 129
Ultra-heat Treated 24
Untreated 49
The number of licences in respect of ultra-heat treated milk
rose from 8 in 1965 to 24 this year. "Ultra-heat treated" milk
means milk which has been retained at a temperature of not less
than 270°F for not less than one second. It must then be put into
the sterile containers in which it is to be supplied to the consumer.
These containers must be so closed and securely fastened
that they are airtight.
This milk is commonly referred to as "long life" milk and
in all probability by the very nature of its keeping quality will
create new methods of distribution.
It may well be that with this special type of container a
considerable diminution of the number of complaints regarding
dirty milk bottler will come about and thus eventually dispose
of one of the main causes of complaint from members of the
public. 1 think it can truthfully be said that over the past few
years dirty milk bottles have — apart from possibly bread and
cakes — been one of the main sources of food complaints.
FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, I960
Ministry of Health Circular 1/67 requests details of food
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