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29. It is desirable for the sake of uniformity that every report should
contain the following particulars (preferably in tabular form):—
(1) Name or description of article.
(2) Number of samples of each article examined classified as
(a) formal, (b) informal, and (c) private samples; together with
(d) total.
(3) Numbers of samples of each article regarded as adulterated,
below standard, or otherwise not complying with prescribed
requirements, also classified as in (2).
(4) Totals of (2) and (3) for all articles.
The following particulars should be given as to the samples regarded
as adulterated, &c.:—
(1) Serial number of the sample.
(2) Name or description of article.
(3) Whether a formal, informal, or private sample.
(4) Nature of the adulteration or irregularity.
30. It is desirable that articles of food which experience shows to be
likely to contain preservatives should be examined for preservatives.
An indication of the samples which have been so examined should be
given under the heading of "Observations" in the main statement
of the Report.
31. The Analyst is required to specify in his report the sum paid to
him in respect of each analysis. In most cases this can most conveniently
be given by a general statement as to the terms of his
remuneration.
APPENDIX.
Suggested Form of Analyst's Quarterly Report.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, &c.
Report of the Public Analyst for the of
upon the Articles analysed by him during the quarter ended the

The sum paid in respect of each analysis was
(Signed)
(Date)
Ministry of Health, Whitehall,
London, S.W.1.