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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 3
(2) Statements incorrect -
3
(3) Percentage of Preservatives found in
each sample.
Percentage stated on label.
Sample No. 179 Boric Acid 0.34 per cent.
Not exceeding 0.4 per cent.
do. 261 do. 0.39 do.
do. do.
do. 319 do. 0.32 do.
do. do.
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream.
(1) Above 35 per cent 3
(2) Below 35 per cent -
3
(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 Regulations have not been observed: —
(d) Sample No. 261 Cream. Vessel containing bulk Caution. Public Health
unlabelled. Committee.
do. 289 do. do. do. do. do.
do. 295 do. do. do. do. do.
do. 383 do. do. do. do. do.
In all cases where the Regulations had not been complied with explanations
from the vendors were requested. These were duly received and were considered
by the Public Health Committee and by their instructions letters of caution were
sent in each instance.
(4) Thickening Substances.— No thickening substances were found in any of
the samples.