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The Public Health (Condensed Milk) Regulations,
1923-1927, and Public Health (Dried Milk) Regulations,
1923-1927— 1 sample of condensed milk was taken during the
year, and was found to comply with the Regulations.
Only the well-known brands of dried milk were found to be
on sale, andin all cases the declaratory notices complied withthe
Regulations.
The Public Health (Preservatives, Etc., in Food),
Regulations, 1925-1927.—These regulations came partly into
operation on January 1st, 1927, and into full operation on July 1st,
1928, and on January 1st, 1928, they superseded the Milk and
Cream Regulations of 1912 and 1917.
The only preservatives permitted by the regulations are sulphur
dioxide and benzoic acid, and these only in limited quantities, and
in relation to certain articles in which the use of a small quantity
of preservative seemed essential. In some cases the presence of a
preservative must be declared together with its nature and the
amounts employed. The schedules to the regulations contain a
list of articles and substances exempted from the general prohibition.
Provisions as to the use of colouring matters are also shewn
as well as a list of those that are prohibited.
No contravention of the regulations had to be reported during
the year. Any preservatives found on analysis were within the
amounts permitted by the regulations and were purchased with the
correct declaratory notices attached, 3 samples of cream were
submitted for analysis and were reported to be free from preservatives.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.—No application for registration
of premises used for the manufacture or sale of artificial cream has
been made, nor has any contravention of the Act been discovered.
Dissemination of Knowledge on the Subject of Nutrition.
—The health talks given by the Health Visitors at the Welfare
Centres include frequent references to the important subject of diet,
and leaflets are issued which afford advice on the diet of mother
and child.