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(iii.) Percentage of preservative found in
each sample Average 11.62 grains Boric Acid.
per lb. Lowest 10 grains.
Highest 13.2 grains.
Percentage stated on statutory label. Not exceeding 0.4%.
(6) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream.
(i.) Above 35 per cent. 10
(ii.) Below 35 per cent. Nil.
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
3.—Thickening substances.—-Any evidence of their addition to cream or to
preserved cream. Action taken where found—None.
4.—Observations, if any—Nil.
Milk (Mothers and Children) Order, 1916—During 1922 exactly the same line
was followed as in former years. The amount expended in the year ended 31st
March, 1923, was £368 7s. 1d., as against £1,637 up to March 31st, 1922. The
actual number of cases dealt with was 244, and the number of orders issued 1,008.
B.—FOODS OTHER THAN MILK.
Food Inspection.—There was no change in the method of carrying out the work
of food inspection during the year. The special Saturday night and Sunday
inspections in market streets, etc., were continued, and in carrying them out
Inspector Smith received the assistance of other members of the staff having the
necessary qualifications and experience. In no instance was it necessary to make
use of the powers in the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, as to seizure and
condemnation of food.
On a great many occasions the inspector was called by vendors to examine
articles of food under Section 47 (8) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, and
to accept surrender of such as were unsound or unwholesome or unfit for food. The
articles dealt with in this way are noted on the page following.