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Milk and Cream Regulations, 1912.
The object of these Regulations is to secure that cream containing
preservative shall be distinguished at all stages of sale from
cream to which no preservative has been added.

One of the above samples contained 20 grains of boric acid per
pint.
An explanation was obtained from the vendor. After receipt of
explanation legal proceedings were instituted, resulting in a fine of £5.
2.—Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Samples submitted for analysis to ascertain if the statements
on the labels as to preservatives were correct :—1. Correct
statements made, 1 ; 2. Statements incorrect, nil.
(&) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved
cream:—1. Above 35 per cent., 1; 2. Below 35 per
cent., nil.
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to
labelling of preserved cream in Article V (1) and the
proviso in Article V (2) of the Regulations have not been
observed :— nil.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the regulations have not
not been complied with, and action taken :—nil.
3.—Thickening substances.
(a) Addition to cream or to preserved cream, nil; (b) Action
taken where found, nil.
4.—Other observations (if any), nil.