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(b) Determination of milk fat in creaan sold as
Preserved Cream—
(1) Above 35% 2
Below 35% —
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the
requirements as to labelling or declaration
of preserved cream in Article 5 (1) and the
proviso on Article 5 (2) of the Regulations
have not been observed Nil
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations
have not been complied with, and
the action taken Nil
3.—Thickening substances Nil
4.—Other observations, if any Nil
MILK (MOTHERS AND CHILDREN) ORDER, 1919.
On the 31st March, 1921, the Ministry of Health issued
Circular 185, following upon the issue of Orders by the Food
Controller and by the Ministry of Health whereby the Milk
(Mothers and Children) Order, 1919, was revoked, in which
attention was drawn to the fact that in future local authorities
must obtain the sanction of the Ministry of Health, under
the Maternity and Child Welfare Act, 1918, to schemes for
the supply of milk to expectant aud nursing mothers and
children under 5, and setting out the conditions under which
milk could be given.
The effect of Circular 185 was to limit, in ordinary circumstances,
the supply of milk to nursing mothers, to expectant
mothers in the last three months of pregnancy, and to children
under 3 years of age, and to limit the quantity supplied to
1 pint per day. In exceptional cases, where a special medical
certificate was given, 1½ pints per day might be given, and