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(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream.
(i.) Above 35 per cent 10
(ii.) Below 35 per cent 10
Total 10
(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.
Nil.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the regulations have not been complied with, and
action taken.
Nil.
Thickening Substances.—Any evidence of their addition to cream or preserved cream.
Action taken where found.
Nil.
Other observations, if any.
Nil.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (CONDENSED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923.
Nine samples of different brands of condensed milk were taken and submitted to the
Public Analyst, as follows:—
Condensed Full Cream Milk, Sweetened4
Condensed Skimmed or Machine Skimmed Milk, Sweetened 5
Condensed Skimmed Milk, Unsweetened —
Condensed Full Cream Milk, Unsweetened —
Total 9
In no instance was there a breach of the Regulations either with regard to the equivalent
contents, composition or declaration on the labels.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (DRIED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923.
Four samples of dried milk were taken and submitted to the Public Analyst, as follows
Dried Full Cream Milk 2
Dried Machine Skimmed Milk that one sample
of Dried Machine Skimmed Milk was deficient as regards equivalent contents. This brand
was resampled and found satisfactory. The printing on the labels of the tins, however, did
not conform to the Regulations. The importers, whose premises were within the City area,
were communicated with, and they immediately took steps to effectively remedy the errors.