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1. Milk ; and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream:—
(a) (b)
Number of samples Number in which a
examined for the presence preservative was reported
of a preservative. to be present.
Milk 330 0
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream:—
(a) Instances in which samples were submitted for
analysis to ascertain if the statements on the
label as to preservatives were correct:—
(i.) Correct statements made 5
(ii.) Statements incorrect 2
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold
as preserved cream:—
(i.) Above 35 per cent. 7
(ii.) Below 35 per cent. 0
(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 are
not observed—2.
(N.B.—The label was not fixed on the jar
containing the cream.)
3. Thickening substances. No evidence of their addition
to cream or to preserved cream.
4. No other observations.
9. Of the 33 adulterated milk samples for which proceedings
were taken the adulteration varied from 4.36 to 22.23
per cent. of added water, and from 3.33 to 29.33 per cent.
deficiency in fat.
The fines varied from 2s. 6d. to £4.