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All samples of ice cream are taken to the Central Public Health
Laboratory, Colindale, for testing by the Methylene Blue Test.
One hundred and seven samples of ice cream and fifteen of ice lollies
were-taken this year from the ice cream factory registered in the district.
The general standard, indicated by the laboratory, should show some 50% of
samples in Grade 1, 80% in Grades I and II, and not more than 20% in Grade
III and none in Grade IV.
The corresponding figures from samples we have taken, at all points
of production are as follows:-
82.2%; 94.4% and 5.6%.
These figures shew an improvement upon those of last year, particularly
in view of the fact that although the last figure (5.6%) shews a slight
increase, all the samples, namely six, were in Grade III and none in Grade
IV as were some last year.
There are now forty-three premises registered for the storage and sale
of ice cream, after allowing for two new registrations effected during 1957,
and two cancelled; one following closure of the premises and one following
change of user.
DAIRIES, COWSHEDS MP MILKSHOPS.
The control of the production of milk is vested in the Ministry of
Agriculture Fisheries and Pood.
The local authority is responsible for the inspection and registration
of milk distributors and other daily premises not directly concerned with
the actual production of milk, and for licensing for the sale of Designated
Milks.