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The figures in parenthesis show the totals for 1953.
The high bacteriological standard of ice-cream samples
examined has been maintained, the percentage of unsatisfactory
samples having decreased from 61.1 in 1948 to the
present percentage of 4.3.
Licensed Premises.
207 inspections were carried out and 21 Notices served.
Milk Supply.
There are 296 distributors in the Borough, including
19 with dairies and 32 itinerants. During the year, 339
inspections were made and 7 notices served.
Fifteen samples of milk, 14 for chemical and one for
bacteriological examination, were taken in the course of
delivery to hospitals and schools in the Borough. All the
samples were satisfactory, and the results of the analyses
were forwarded to the Hospital Management Committee and to
the London County Council.
Milk (Special Designations) (Pasteurised & Sterilised Milk)
& (Raw Milk) Regulations, 1949-1953.
518 licences were issued during the year, including
201 for "Pasteurised" milk, 253 for "Sterilised" milk, 63
for "Tuberculin Tested" milk, and one Pasteuriser's Licence.
Monthly returns of results of analyses of samples of heattreated
milk are sent to the Milk Division of the Ministry of
Food, who are at once notified of any unsatisfactory report.
By virtue of the Milk (Special Designations) (Raw Milk)
Regulations, 1949. the use of the designation "Accredited"
milk ceased on 1st October, 1954. Fran that' date also, the
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