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The policy in sampling is to concentrate upon premises which
have produced unsatisfactory samples in the past, and to sample only
occasionally those dealers who produce good results. The standard
of icecream production, storage and sale is generally high and complies
with the Ice-Cream (Heat Treatment) Regulations, 1947/52.
Milk—Licencing and Sampling.
Under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, and
Regulations made thereunder, Dairy Farms have become the direct
responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries: the
premises on which milk is pasteurised or sterilised are licensed 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 is one dairy farm within the Borough under the control
of the Ministry, and there is one pasteurising plant licensed by the
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 19
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 Milk 8
Tuberculin Tested Milk 8
Sterilised Milk 8
All premises are inspected before licences are granted, and
pnncipal licences are verified with the appropriate local authorities
before licences are issued.
No licences were refused.