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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 Statement
6
(2) Statements incorrect
1
Total
7
(3) Percentage of Preservatives found in Percentage stated on Statutory
each sample. label.
Sample No. 124 Boric Acid 0-31 per cent. | Not exceeding 0-4 per cent.
do. 188 do. 0-54 do. do. [Boric Acid
do. 233 do. 009 do. do.
do. 265 do. 0.39 do. do.
do. 274 do. 0.20 do. do.
do. 379 do. 0.35 do. do.
do. 394 do. 0.37 do. do.
It will be noted that Sample No. 188 exceeded the Statutory amount. The
vendor attended before the Public Health Committee and gave an explanation
as to this, and also as to his contravention of the requirements respecting the
declaratory labels (see Table "D"), and was duly cautioned.
(b) Determination made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream.
(1) Above 35 per cent 7
(2) Below 35 per cent —
Total 7
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to labelling
or declaration of preserved cream in Article V (1) and the proviso in Article
V (2) of the Regulations, have not been observed 5.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not been
complied with, and action taken: —
Action taken.
Sample No. 188. The receptacle (a 2-quart jug), contain- Caution, Public Health
ing the bulk, had the declaration Committee.
stamped upon it, in indelible ink, of a
smaller type than that required by the
Regulations, and the purchaser's
receptacle had placed over it a paper
bag with the declaratory notice
stamped thereon, also in indelible ink.
Sample No. 201 Cream vessel, containing the bulk, Proceedings taken (see
unlabelled. Table (1).
Sample No. 297. do. Caution, Public Health
Committee.
Sample No. 432. do. do.
Sample No. 460. do. do.