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Vinegar (2).—Both these samples contained a trace of sulphur
dioxide. As it is an acknowledged fact that this article
may contain a certain proportion of sulphur dioxide,
derived from such sources as sulphured casks, malt,
finings, etc., it cannot be concluded that sulphur dioxide
was added to the samples in question. Possibly later on
vinegar may be added to the 1st Schedule of the,
Regulations.
Pearl Barley (1).—This sample contained sulphur dioxide to the
extent of 0-01 per cent. As this article only came within
the scope of these Regulations on the 1st April, 1928,
the same remarks relating to the working off of old
stocks mentioned above in regard to Butter apply in this
case.
Raspberry ]am (1).—This sample contained 70 parts per million
of sulphur dioxide, being 0.003 per cent, in excess of
that allowed under the Regulations. The offence in this
case is almost negligible.
Although in some cases outlined above the presence of a
preservative has been detected, it would be difficult to prove
that the same has been added to such article of food. Strictly
speaking, therefore, such samples are not adulterated but are
included under such heading in accordance with the Ministry
of Health's Memo. No. 36/Foods, which states that samples
"below standard, or otherwise not complying with prescribed
requirements" are to be recorded in addition to adulterated
samples.
Procedure under the Food and Drugs (Adulteration)
Act, Etc.—The following are the principal legal provisions
relating to the composition and description of food and drugs
(apart from provisions as to poisons and other special drugs) in
force on the 1st January, 1929: —
(a) Statutory provisions, viz.:—
The Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
Section 4 of the Milk and Dairies (Amendment)
Act, 1922.
(b) Orders and Regulations made under repealed Acts and
continued in force by the Food and Drugs (Adulteration)
Act, viz.:—
Order as to Registration of Margarine Factories,
etc., 1900.
Order as to Registration of Butter Factories, etc., 1907.
Regulation as to Competency of Analysts, 1900.
Sale of Milk Regulations, 1901 and 1912.
Sale of Butter Regulations, 1902.