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18. Four of the samples of Sausages were also found to contain very
slight traces of sulphur di-oxide.
19. The remaining samples mentioned in Table I. were found to have
the composition of unadulterated samples of the articles named, or of
samples which must be regarded as unadulterated, and they were therefore
certified to be genuine.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PRESERVATIVES, ETC., IN FOOD)
REGULATIONS, 1926.
Until Ist July, 1928, these will not apply to articles of food, containing
preservatives introduced by the use of Preserved Cream.
The only preserving agents permitted are : Benzoic Acid and Sulphur
Di-oxide, and these only in certain foods, and beverages, the amounts
allowable being within the limits laid down in the Schedules of the
Regulations.
When these preservatives are employed the fact must be notified to the
purchaser.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
B. HENRY GERRANS, F.I.C.,
Public Analyst.