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CONDENSED MILK REGULATIONS.
Four samples were submitted for analysis under the above Regulations, all 0f
which were returned as genuine.
MILK AND DAIRIES ORDER, 1926.
Under this Order a milk vendor was fined for delivering milk in a bottle which
was not filled and closed on registered premises.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PRESERVATIVES, &c., IN FOOD) REGULATIONS.
These Regulations came into operation on January 1st, 1927, and so far as they
relate to bacon, ham and egg yolk on 1st July, 1927.
In these regulations the use of all preservatives in food, with the exception of
specified inocuous substances which are allowed in minute quantities in certain foods
as stated in the schedules to the regulations, is prohibited.
Upon analysis of five samples of cordial taken towards the end of the year under
consideration, it was found that these contained salicylic acid ranging from 1.8 to
2.9 grains per pint contrary to the provisions of these regulations. Proceedings
were instituted but the cases did not come before the Magistrate until the new year.
The Council was granted one guinea costs in respect of each summons.
A sample of candied peel also taken towards the end of the year contained
sulphite preservative expressed as sulphur dioxide 50 parts per million in excess of
100 parts allowed and was the subject of proceedings under these regulations. After
the third sample had been examined at Somerset House, 3 guineas costs were
awarded to the Borough Council.
MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) ORDER, 1922.
The following are the premises at which " certified " milk may be sold in accordance
with the requirements of the above Order : 73, Kingsland Road, 193, Kingsland
Road, 60, Shepherdess Walk, 13/15, Sun Street and 147, Goldsmith Row.
COOKSHOPS AND EATING-HOUSES.
Including the kitchens of public houses where food is prepared for customers,
190 were under inspection during the year, and some 689 visits were made in connection
with them. Some 43 sanitary notices were served, mainly for cleansing.
FRIED FISH SHOPS.
Some 64 were under inspection and 304 visits were made to them. Thirty-five
sanitary notices were served, mainly for cleansing.