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(iii) In the case of milk described as "dried half cream milk," not
less than 14 per cent.; and
(iv) „ „ "dried quarter cream milk,"
not less than 8 per cent.
The labels prescribed are to indicate clearly that (i) is "Dried Full
Cream Milk," and must state what is the equivalent of the contents in
milk; and that (ii) —(iv) are "Dried Partly Skimmed Milk (¾,½ or ¼
Cream)." These latter labels must also state that the contents of the
tin "Should not be used for babies except on medical advice," and must
indicate what is the equivalent of the contents in pints of ¾,½ or ¼
cream milk.
In the case of skimmed milk, that is to say, dried milk containing
less than 8 per cent, of milk fat, the label must state that the contents
are "Dried Machine-Skimmed Milk (or Dried Skimmed Milk)"; are
"Unfit for babies," and must indicate what is the equivalent of the
contents in pints of skimmed milk.

and "Skimmed Milk" means milk which contains not less than 9 per
cent. of milk solids other than milk fat.
It is important to note that except in the case of "Dried full
cream milk," the tins must plainly show that the contents are not
suitable for babies.
The Borough Council has appointed the Medical Officer of Health
and all the Sanitary Inspectors as Officers for the purpose of enforcing
the Regulations.
Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations, 1912 and 1917.
These Regulations aim at securing that cream containing preservative
shall be distinguished at all stages of sale from cream to which no
preservative has been added.
It is no longer permitted in any case to add preservative to milk.