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4. Other Observations.
In all cases where a contravention of the Regulations
has occurred, the Council has, in accordance with
Article G of the Regulations, afforded the Vendor an
opportunity of furnishing an explanation in writing.
All samples of milk taken for analysis under the Sale of Food
and Drugs Acts are examined for preservatives. During the
year no sample was found to contain preservative.
Milk (Mothers and Children) Order, 1919.
A brief report with regard to the action taken by this
Council will be found in the Maternity Section, see page
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
Year ended 31st December, 1926.
During the twelve months 613 samples were submitted for
examination. Of these, 600 were purchased by Inspector
Pottier under the provisions of the Sale of Food and Drugs
Acts, and 12 under the Public Health (Milk and Cream)
Regulations; and in addition 1 sample of Dried Milk was
submitted.
In Table I are given the numbers of samples received under
the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts during the several quarters
of the year, together with the numbers classified as genuine,
inferior, and adulterated. Of the total number examined
553 were reported as genuine, 23 as adulterated, whilst 24
were of inferior quality.

The percentage of adulteration was 3.8 as compared with
2.7 last year. The percentage of articles of inferior quality
where actual adulteration could not be certified was 4.0 this
year and 5.7 last year.
In Table II will be found a statement of the number and
nature of the various articles examined during the year,
together with particulars of the prosecutions which were
instituted.