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Non-brewed Condiment. 2 samples from the same vendor were
adulterated:
B123. Informal. 22% deficient in Acetic Acid.
B131. Formal. 23% „ „ „ The vendor was cautioned.
By a recent decision in the High Court the solution
of acetic acid coloured with caramel, formerly known as
non-brewed vinegar, must not be described as Vinegar and is
accordingly now known as Non-brewed Condiment or by some
similar description.
Hydrogen peroxide.1 sample was adulterated:
D3. Informal. 74% deficient in Peroxide.
A further sample was genuine.
Boric Ointment.
D514. Informal. " Contained 9.9% Boric Acid.
This complies with the British Pharmacopoeia 1932, but
the present Pharmacopoeia (1948) requires Boric Ointment to
contain 0.9% - 1.1% Boric Acid.
Medicinal Peppermints.
D8l". Informal. 79% deficient in Magnesium Carbonate.
D91. Formal. 80% " " "
Both samples were obtained from the same,vendor, who was
fined £5 with £2-4-0 costs.
Parrish's Food. 2 samples from the same vendor were adulterated:
D547. Informal. 86% deficient in Ferrous Phosphate.
D574. Formal. 88% „ „ „
The vendor was cautioned.
Tartaric Acid. 1 informal sample consisted entirely, of
arrowroot, apparently due to a mistake in labelling. A
further sample was genuine.
Total Fines and Costs in 8 Cases under the
Food and Drugs Act
Fines £24. Costs £13-15-0.