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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Penge 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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49
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
Milk Supply.
At the end of the year there were 11 premises registered
as dairies. Periodical inspections have been made and in two
instances defects were discovered. These were remedied after
informal action.
In addition, 47 persons are registered to sell milk in sealed
containers only. Fifteen dairymen, with dairies outside the
district, who sell milk in Penge, are also registered. There are
no cowsheds in the district.
The analyses of 72 informal samples obtained during the
year show the following average:—
Fat 3.39%
Solids not fat 8.66%
The following licenses were issued under the Milk (Special
Designations) Order, 1923:—
Dealers Licenses:—
Certified 1
Grade A (Tuberculin Tested) milk 5
Pasteurised milk 10
Supplementary Licenses:—
Certified milk 3
Grade A (Tuberculin Tested) milk 2
Grade A (Pasteurised) milk 1
Grade A milk 1
Pasteurised milk 1