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(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to labelling
or declaration of preserved cream in Article V. (2) of the Regulations
had not been observed.
V (2) Cases 3
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not been complied
with, and action taken.
Case 1.—The vendor served the cream from a jug, and, although
the vessel handed to the purchaser had a label attached to
the effect that the contents was preserved cream containing
boric acid not exceeding 0.5 per cent., yet the vendor's storage
jug was not so labelled.
Case 2.—The offence was similar to No. 1, but the cream was
sold as free from preservative. The action taken against the
vendors was as stated above.
3. Thickening Substances.
Any evidence as to their addition
to cream or preserved cream Nil.
Action taken, when found —
4. Other observations, if any.
INFORMAL SAMPLING OF FOOD.
During the year Mr. Burrell, the Food and Drugs Inspector, obtained 722
samples of food informally, which were subsequently tested by him. samples were found to be adulterated, or 11 per cent. of the total purchased.
In 53 instances the informal investigations were followed up by the purchase
of official samples, which were submitted to the Public Analyst for complete
analyses, and who reported 51 for prosecution ; also that 1 milk sample
was adulterated with less than five per cent. of added water, while a sample
of gin was declared to be genuine.