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The. proceedings in respect to the adulterated Milk sample resulted
in a conviction being obtained. Details of these proceedings are given
in Table 10.
The work carried out under the Food and Drugs (Adulteration)
Act, during the year is summarized in the Public Analyst's Report
in the appendix.
The Public Health (Preservatives, etc., in Food) Regulations.—
All Samples of milk and cream taken during the year were submitted
to examination for preservatives. No evidence of the presence of presarvatives
was obtained sufficient to warrant legal proceedings.
Margarine.—No application for transfer of registration was received
during the year from wholesale dealers in margarine.
CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
OF FOOD.
Analysis of Food and Drugs.—The Public Analyst is Mr. B. H.
Gerrans, F.I.C., and the investigations in connection with food and
drugs sold in the Borough are carried out in his laboratories. The
detailed, liled results of analyses made during the year will be found appended
to this report.
Bacteriological Examinations.—Arrangements have also been made
with the Clinical Research Association for the bacteriological examination
at samples of milk under the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923,
No occasion has yet arisen for such investigation.