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The standard of ice cream production and sale is generally high
and in all cases the Ice Cream (Heat Treatment) Regulations, 1947/52
have been complied with in every respect.
Milk—Licencing and Sampling.
Under the provisions of the Food and Drugs (Milk, Dairies and
Artificial Cream) Act, 1950, and Regulations made thereunder, Dairy
Farms have become the direct responsibilty of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries : the premises on which milk is pasteurised or
sterilised are licenced by the Food and Drugs Authority and in all
other cases, Dairies or Dealers in Designated milk come under the
complete control of the Local Authority in respect of licencing,
inspection and control.
There are two dairy farms within the Borough under the control
of the Ministry, and in addition two pasteurising premises are licensed
by the Richmond Borough Council as the Food and Drugs Authority.
The following licences have been granted by the Council authorising
dealers to store and sell Designated milks:—
Pasteurised Milk 18
Tuberculin Tested Milk 19
Sterilised Milk 22
Supplementary licences were also granted, authorising dealers
to retail milk in the Borough from premises situated outside, as
follows: —
Pasteurised Milk8
Tuberculin Tested Milk 8
Sterilised Milk 8
All premises are inspected before licences are granted, and
principal licences are verified with the appropriate local authorities
before licences are issued.
No licences were refused.