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Woolwich 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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During the year six samples of these milks were taken
at the request of the Ministry of Health in order to test whether
the milk complied with the bacteriological standards set
out in the Order, which lays down, in the case of Certified
milk, " not more than 30,000 bacteria per cubic centimetre
and no coliform bacillus in one-tenth of a cubic centimetre."
In similar circumstances a sample of pasteurised milk was
taken, where the standard is not so high. The results of
the examinations are shown in the following Table.
TABLE No. 37.
| Date. | Designation. | Bacteria per c.c. | Coliform Bacilli. |
|---|---|---|---|
The Public Health (Condensed Milk) Regulations, 19231927.
During the year six samples were taken and were
found to comply with the Regulations in every respect.
The Public Health (Dried Milk) Regulations, 1923-1927.
Nine samples of dried milk were submitted for analysis during
the year and all were reported as genuine.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929. This Act came into operation
on the 1st June, 1929, and is designed to regulate the sale
and manufacture of a cream substitute which has hitherto
been known as reconstituted cream and is usually prepared