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contained less than 35% of fat, and therefore provided the requirements of the
Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations were complied with, could be sold
as preserved.
In five instances the requirements were not complied with, in this respect that
the vessels were not labelled, and the vendor in each case was communicated
with.
In four cases the explanation offered was regarded as satisfactory, and the
Public Health Committee considered that a letter of caution would meet
the case.
In the fifth the explanation appeared to be unsatisfactory and proceedings
were instituted and the vendor was fined 10/-and £1 3/- costs.
The costs included 10/6 on account of the attendance of the Public Analyst,
but in granting this amount the magistrate pointed out that it was unfortunate
that provision had not been made in the Regulations, as in the Sale of Food and
Drugs Acts, for the admission of the analyst's report as evidence.
He suggested that in future cases it would be advisable to approach the
defendant and find out from him whether or not he proposed to question the
analysis, and desired or did not desire the presence ot the analyst. His suggestion
seems an excellent one, and will in future cases be acted upon.
The following is a copy of the return required by the Local Government
Board with regard to proceedings under the Public Health (Milk and Cream)
Regulations.
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS, 1912.
Report for the year ended 31st December, 1914.
1. Milk; and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Number of samples (6) Number in wnich a
examined for the pre- preservative was resence
of a preservative. ported to be present.
Milk 538 Nil.
Cream 5 5
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b), and action taken under the
regulations in regard to it.
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis to ascertain
if the statements on the label as to preservatives were correct.
(i.) Correct statements made 52
(ii.) Statements incorrect -
Total 52