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Kingston upon Thames 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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114
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF POOD.
Milk Supply.
The following table shows the number of premises from which milk
is sold and the types of licences in force during 1966 under the provisions
of the Milk (Special Designations) Regulations, 1960 and 1963.
These Regulations prescribe that the licences shall cover the period
expiring on the 31st December, 1970 and all are dealers' licences to
sell pre-packed milk.
Premises and Type of Licence Number
Premises in which milk is sold 86
Pasteurised Milk 85
Sterilised Milk 32
Ultra Heat Treated Milk 22
Untreated Milk 20
Bacteriological Examination of Milk.

Table: During the year 97 samples of milk were sent to the Public Health Laboratoiy at Epsom, and the following is a tabulated statement of the resultss:-

During the year 97 samples of milk were sent to the Public Health Laboratoiy at Epsom, and the following is a tabulated statement of the resultss:-

Phosphatase TestMethylene Blue TestTurbidity Test
PassFailPassFailVoidPassFail
Pasteurised85-8221
Sterilised-----5-
Untreated=-5---
Ultra Heat Treated2 samples - Satisfactory.