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All the milks sold as Pasteurised were examined for phosphatase,
to ascertain the efficiency or otherwise of Pasteurisation. Five of the
samples so examined indicated that pasteurisation of the samples had
not been entirely satisfactory.
Ungraded Milk. Of the 15 samples examined during the year,
11 contained fewer than 200,000 bacteria per millilitre, and in all the
samples coliform bacillus was absent in 0.01 millilitre. Where a milk
falls below this standard, it is assumed that the sample has not
attained the standard of bacterial cleanliness which could reasonably
be expected, and appropriate action is taken in all such cases to secure
an improvement in the bacteriological condition of the milk.
Tubercle Bacilli. One sample of T.T. milk was examined microscopically
for the presence of acid-fast bacilli, with a negative result.
MEAT.
The carcases of all animals intended for sale for human consumption
and slaughtered in the Borough are inspected by a qualified
Inspector before being placed on the market.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.
On 1st April, 1940, the Corporation became the Food and Drugs
Authority for the Borough, and took over the duties under the Act
from the Surrey County Council.
The Corporation appointed H. Amphlett Williams, Esq.,
A.C.G.F.C., F.R.I.C., of 1, Southwark Street, London, S.E.I, as Public
Analyst for the Borough.
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