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Food & Drug Samples
During the year a total of 151 samples of food and drugs,
including 28 milk samples were purchased for the purpose of
analysis by the Public Analyst.
Again, for similar reasons as previously mentioned, the number
of milk samples has been decreased with an increase in the number
of other foods.
The milk samples were all of good quality and only four
adverse reports were received on the remaining samples.
Particulars of the unsatisfactory samples are as follows :—
Rice, Vitafied with Essential B
Although claims were made on the label for the presence of
Vitamin B in this article of food, the minimum quantity of this
Vitamin was not specified in the manner prescribed by the
Labelling of Food Order, 1953.
Investigation revealed that the importers of this product had
already taken action to amend the labels on all future supplies of
these goods.
Fat Free Milk
The Public Analyst reported that the statement specifying
the ingredients of this article was not in accordance with the
requirements of the Labelling Food Order, 1953, in that generic
and not specific descriptions were used, namely — refined unhydrogenated
vegetable oil and emulsifying agents.
After considerable correspondence a form of label was devised
that proved satisfactory.
Cambridge Steaks (2 samples)
These two samples were of the same product, the second being
obtained in an unopened tin in order to facilitate a more accurate
assessment of the contents.
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