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1. Milk; and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) (b)
Number of samples examined Number in which Preservative was
tor the presence of reported to be present and percentage
Preservative. of Preservative found in each sample.
Milk 295 None.
(1) 0.15 per cent.
Cream 11 4 (2) 0. 19 „
Cream 11 (3) 0.18
(4) 0.26 „
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b) and action taken under the regulations
in regard to it.
(1) Boric Acid. Informal sample. Formal sample taken.
(2) Boric Acid. Informal sample. Formal sample taken.
(3) Boric Acid. Formal sample from the same vendor as (1). The vendor was
asked to furnish an explanation. The circumstances were reported to the
Sanitary Committee and the vendor was cautioned.
(4) Boric Acid. Formal sample from the same vendor as (2). The vendor was
asked to furnish an explanation. The circumstances were reported to the
Sanitary Committee and the vendor was cautioned.
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis to ascertain if the
statement on the labels as to preservatives were correct.
(i.) Correct statements made 14
(ii.) Statements incorrect 0
Total 14
(iii.) Percentage of 0.30 Percentage 0.4
preservative 0.27 stated on 0.4
found in each 0.16 Statutory 0.4
sample 0.20 Label 0.4
0.33 0.4
0.37 0.4
0.23 0.4
0.36 0.4
0.29 0.4
0.18 0.4
0.17 0.4
0.22 0.4
0.25 0.4
0.27 0.4
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream.
(i.) Above 35 per cent 14
(ii.) Below 35 per cent 0
Total 14
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to labelling or declaration
of preserved cream in Article V. (1) and the proviso in Article V. (2) of the regulations have
not been observed.
Two.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the regulations have not been complied with, and
action taken.
The two instances mentioned in paragraph (c) above, refer to cream for consumption on
the premises, purchased in refreshment rooms where no declaration as to preservatives in cream
sold there was given either by exhibited notice or statement on the bill of fare.
Action taken in respect of these contraventions is reported in paragraph 1.
Thickening Substances.—Any evidence of their addition to "cream or preserved cream.
Action taken where found.
Nil.
Other observations, if any.
Nil.