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Regulations, 1956. After investigations had taken place it trans
pired that the deficiency was due to insufficient mixing and the
producer was warned that future lapses would be treated more
seriously.
Twelve flour samples were taken during the year of which one
failed to comply with the Flour (Composition) Regulations, 1956,
in that it contained an excess of creta praeparata.
After investigation, inadequate mixing was considered to be the
cause of the excess and the manufacturers were notified accordingly.
Seven ice-cream samples were obtained and submitted to the
Public Analyst for examination. All proved to be genuine and more
than fulfilled the requirements of the Food Standards (Ice Cream)
Order, 1953, with an average fat content of 11.6%.
Appended at the end of this Food Section is a table listing all
the samples reported upon as being "non-genuine" and giving the
administrative action taken in respect of each unsatisfactory
sample.
Pharmacy and Medicines Act, 1941.—Four samples were
taken for analysis, one each of Cough Syrup, Anadin Tablets,
Iodised Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier and Energy Tablets, all of which
complied with the provisions of the above Act.
With regard to the ' Energy Tablets,' the manufacturers were
advised to change the name as the Public Analyst was of the opinion
that the label was inclined to be misleading.
Public Health (Dried Milk) Regulations, 1923 to 1948.—
These Regulations control the minimum milk-fat content of dried
milk and the labelling of tins or other receptacles in which this
commodity is contained.
No samples were obtained during the current year.
Public Health (Condensed Milk) Regulations, 1923 to
1948.—Minimum percentages of milk-fat and milk-solids of condensed
milk as well as the standards of labelling of receptacles are
covered under the provisions of these Regulations.
Eight samples of condensed Milk were taken in the normal
course of sampling of which 2 were declared as unsatisfactory, one
on account of its tin content (2.1 grains per pound) and the other by
reason of being overheated in the processing plant. In each case
all remaining stocks were withdrawn from sale.
Other Food Examinations.—In addition to those obtained
under the Food & Drugs Act, other articles not procured in the