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samples contained tin, the amount of which varied from 0.08 to 0.9 grain of tin per
lb., with an average amount of 0.31 grain of tin per lb.
Butter.
During the year 59 samples were examined, all of which were genuine and
contained neither preservative nor colouring matter.
Preservatives.
In no instance was any preservative found in any sample in which it was not
specifically allowed by the Public Health (Preservatives, etc., in Food) Regulations,
1925 to 1939, and in those instances in which preservative was found it was present
only in nature and amount which conformed with these Regulations.
Drugs.
All the samples examined conformed to the standards laid down for them in
the British Pharmacopoeia."
ARTIFICIAL CREAM.
Under the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, the Council are required to keep a register
of all premises where artificial cream is manufactured, sold or exposed or kept for
sale for human consumption. At the end of the year four premises appeared on the
register, and in no instance was action under the statute called for.
PUBLIC HEALTH (CONDENSED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923 and 1927
During the year 9 samples of condensed milk were examined and all were found
to comply with the regulations. The Condensed Milk (Milk Content) Order, 1940,
issued by the Ministry of Food, permitted the reduction of the content of full-cream
unsweetened condensed milk to 7.8% milk fat and 25.5% solids not fat to allow the
importation of American unsweetened condensed milk.
PUBLIC HEALTH (DRIED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923 and 1927.
Five samples of dried milk were taken during 1940, and in no case was there
contravention of the regulations.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PRESERVATIVES, ETC., IN FOOD) REGULATIONS,
1925 to 1939.
The public analyst devotes special attention to investigations for the detection
of the presence of preservatives in food. It was not found necessary to take any
action under the provisions relating to this matter. Under Orders made during the
year the addition of borax to bacon and to margarine was permitted subject to the
issue of a licence by the Ministry of Food.