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Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949.
15 Dairies have been registered under the above Regulations.
The following licences were issued by the Local Authority
during 1953:—
Dealers (Pasteurisers') Licence 1
Dealers' Licences: —
"Pasteurised" Milk 15
"Sterilised" Milk 32
"Tuberculin Tested" Milk 15
Supplementary Licences:—
"Pasteurised" Milk 14
"Sterilised" Milk 16
"Tuberculin Tested" Milk 14
Inspections.
During the year the Sanitary Inspectors made a total of 3241
inspections and re-inspections of Food Premises. 223 defects were
noted. A total of 239 defects were remedied during 1953—this
figure includes those noted in 1952 which were remedied in 1953.
The Inspectors took every opportunity during their visits to
give advice on food hygiene to all those engaged in the preparation
and handling of food.
Talks were also given during the year to various Associations
and Organisations on clean food practices.
No formal action was taken by the Council during 1953. under
the Byelaws adopted under Section 15 of the Food and Druss Act.
1938.
The co-operation of the shopkeepers, restaurant owners, etc..
and the personnel engaged in the preparation and handling of food
has been all that could be desired.