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2. Cream Sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for
analysis to ascertain if the statements on the label as to
preservatives were correct.
(1) Correct statements made 7
(2) Statements incorrect 0
(3) Percentage of preservative found in each sample:—
Percentage
Sample stated on
No- Statutory label
250 0.23% or 16.1 grains of Boric Acid per pound 0.4
252 0.25% or 17.5 grains of Boric Acid per pound 0.4
268 0.33% or 23.1 grains of Boric Acid per pound 0.4
338 0.4% or 28.0 grains of Boric Acid per pound 0.4
394 0.06% or 4.2 grains of Boric Acid per pound 0.4
424 0.24% or 16.8 grains of Boric Acid per pound 0.4
496 0.2% or 14.0 grains of Boric Acid per pound 0.4
(b) Determination made of milk fat in cream sold as
preserved cream.
(1) Above 35 per cent. 7
(2) Below 35 per cent. 0
Total 7
(c) Instances where .(apart from analysis) the requirements
as to labelling or declaration of preserved cream in Article 5(1)
and the proviso in Article 5 (2) of the Regulations have been
observed Nil.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have
not been complied with and action taken Nil.
3. Thickening Substances.
Any evidence of their addition to cream or preserved
cream. Action taken where found Nil.
4. Other Observations.
In all cases where a contravention of the Regulations has
occurred, the Council has, in accordance with Article 6 of the
Regulations, afforded the Vendor an opportunity of furnishing
an explanation in writing. In case No. 269 the explanation