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The following licences were granted, during 1949: —
Under 1936/48 Under 1949
Regulations. Regulations.
Accredited Nil Nil
do. (Supplementary) Nil Nil
Tuberculin Tested 11 1
do. (Supplementary) 8 3
(c) Milk (Special Designation) (Pasteurized and Sterilized Milk) Regulations,
1949.—These Regulations re-enact, with amendments, the Milk (Special
Designations) Regulations, 1936 to 1948, so far as they relate to pasteurized
milk and provide for a new special designation " sterilized milk." Licences
in respect of pasteurizing and sterilizing establishments in specified areas are
issued by Food and Drugs Authorities but Local Authorities continue to be
responsible for all other licences. The conditions, subject to which the
designations may be used are laid down in the Regulations.
The following licences were granted during 1949: —
Under 1936/48 Under 1949
Regulations. Regulations.
Pasteurized (Dealer's) 14 2
do. do. (Supplementary) 8 4
do. (Pasteurizer's) 2 Nil
Sterilized (Dealer's) Nil 33
do. do. (Supplementary) Nil 9
The Council delegated to the Public Health Committee all its powers
and duties under the Food and Drugs (Milk and Dairies) Act, 1944, the Milk
(Special Designations) Act, 1949, the Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949,
the Milk (Special Designation) (Raw Milk) Regulations, 1949, and the Milk
(Special Designation) (Pasteurized and Sterilized Milk) Regulations, 1949.
The Essex County Council granted one producer's licence in respect of
graded milk produced on a farm in the Borough during the year 1949. The
Essex County Agricultural Executive Committee also granted one producer's
licence in respect of graded milk.
(iii) Sampling.—The following is the routine practice adopted: —
Designated Alilks.—These are sampled bi-monthly and after unsatisfactory
reports.
Ungraded Milks.—Samples of these milks are taken from all
registered purveyors quarterly and repeated after unsatisfactory results.
Biological Tests.—Samples of all milks, designated or otherwise,
are submitted for biological test for T.B. in Spring. Repeat samples
if positive after clearance by the Divisional Inspector of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries.
Milk Supplies to Elementary Schools.—These are sampled monthly
and after unsatisfactory results.
Ice Cream.—Samples are taken monthly from April to September
and at regular intervals during the winter months from all local manufacturers,
tricycle salesmen and local retailers. Samples are repeated
after unsatisfactory results.