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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS, 1912.
Attention has been given to the Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations,
1912, and during the year 1914, samples of Milk, Cream and Preserved Cream have
been purchased with a view to ascertaining to what extent the provisions of the
Regulations were complied with.
The following is a brief summary of the results:—
1. Milk and Cream* not sold as Preserved Cream.
Number of samples examined Number in which a preservative
for the presence of a preservative. was reported to be present.
Milk 375 1
Cream 19 16
(Boric Acid in each case).
2. *Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis to
ascertain if the statement on the label as to preservative were correct.
i. Correct statement 12
ii. Incorrect statement 1
Total 13
(b) Determination made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream:—
i. Above 35 per cent. 13
ii. Below 35 „ 0
Total 13
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to labelling
or declaration of preserved cream have not been observed None.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not been
complied with and action taken.
One instance in which the amount of preservative exceeded the amount
stated on the label. Another sample was later taken formally and found to
be correctly labelled.
As regards the 16 samples of "Cream" which, on examination, were found to
contain preservative, the vendors of 11 of the samples were written to and asked for an
explanation. These vendors were all Restaurant Keepers. From each of the five
others another sample was taken with the due observance of the formalities of the
Regulations.
* All these samples were taken informally.