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Public Health (Preservatives, etc., in Food) Regulations.
—Of the total samples submitted to the Public Analyst, there were
only 5 infringements reported upon. Four were in respect of Tomato
Sauce. Each sample contained a proportion of benzoic acid but
they were not labelled in accordance with the Regulations. Police
Court proceedings were taken in regard to a sample taken in course
of delivery but the magistrate dismissed the case owing to a technical
informality. It is interesting to note that since the case was heard,
a further sample was taken of the same brand which proved upon
analysis to be free from all preservatives.
The remaining sample adversely reported upon, referred to
Sausages which contained 360 parts per million of sulphur dioxide,
which would have been permissible under the Regulations, had a
notice declaring the existence of such preservative been exhibited in
the shop. The Vendor was duly warned.
Wholesale Margarine Dealers.—The following premises are
registered under the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928,
where the business of a Wholesale Dealer in Margarine is carried on
in the Borough : —
21, London Street.
144, Trafalgar Road.
42, Old Dover Road.
Margarine is a food used largely by the poorer classes and also
for culinary purposes and care is taken to see that there is no
substitution for butter and also that it is hygienically handled.
Numerous samples were taken during the year.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.—For the first time since the
passing of the above Act an application was received for registration.
The premises, being suitable, were duly registered.