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be genuine. In the lime juice and orange squash 198 and
224 parts respectively of sulphur dioxide per million were
found, but these amounts are within the permitted limit.
The whisky was satisfactory in regard to its alcoholic
strength.
Drugs.
A fairly representative selection of drugs comprising
twelve different articles was sampled during the year. All
of these complied with the requirements of the British
Pharmacopoeia.
It may, be mentioned that a new edition of the British
Pharmacopoeia has been issued and is now in force. All
official drugs have to comply with the requirements there
set forth, which include various modifications and amendments
in the case of certain drugs.
In addition to the articles taken under the Food and
Drugs (Adulteration) Act, a sample of milk powder was
analysed. This complied with the maker's specifications
as to composition and volume of milk yielded on solution.