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(c) Instances whore (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:—
One sample of cream labelled "Preserved cream
containing 0.5 per cent. Boracie Acid" was
found, on analysis, to contain six-tenths of one
cent. of Boracie Acid, or 42 grains per pound.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the regulations have not
been complied with, and action taken:—
In the case above quoted the vendor was written to
(Article VII of Milk and Cream Regulations),
and his explanation was received. No further
action was taken.
3.— Thickening substances.
(a) Any evidence of their addition to cream or to preserved
cream Nil.
(b) Action taken where found Nil.
4. —Other observations, if any—
All milk-sellers and vendors of cream have been circularised.
There is no doubt that from a public health point of view it is
desirable that food of all kinds should be free from preservatives, and
some dairymen have decided to sell only cream which is free from
preservatives. I think that all who use cream would be well-advised
to stipulate that only fresh cream should be supplied; but, in regard
to this, it must be remembered that cream without preservatives
will not keep sweet for any longer period than ordinary milk, and
care must, therefore, be exercised to obtain each day only a sufficient
quantity for that day's requirements. Cream without preservatives
cannot be kept for the prolonged periods which it has been customary in
the past for some people to regard as a reasonable time for cream to
keep good.