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498 samples were submitted for chemical analysis to the Public Analyst. The following
were found to be irregular :
Natural Yoghurt
The foil cap did not carry a full description. This was referred to the Chief Weights
and Measures Inspector for action under the Trades Description Act, 1968.
Black Currant Yoghurt
The ingredients were not declared as required by the Labelling of Food Order,
1953. The manufacturers agreed to amend the wording on the carton.
Boursin Cheese
This is a soft cheese in which the water content was not declared as required by the
Cheese Regulations, 1970. The importers discontinued this brand and sent specimen
labels of their new imports which did comply with the Regulations.
Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
This was incorrectly described on the label. The manufacturers amended the label.
Soft Cheese
The sample contained an excess of 0.6% water. A further sample was taken and
this proved satisfactory.
Butter Ring Biscuits
The sample contained fat of which 50% was butter fat. Consideration was given
to the Code of Practice agreed in 1949 between the Ministry of Food and the trade and
after receiving legal advice it was decided to take no further action on this sample.
Butter Sultana Crunch
The sample contained 20% of fat of which 9% was butter and the labelling was
regarded as misleading. Further samples were taken and the matter is now being considered
for formal action.
Artichoke Bottoms
The sample contained 330 parts per million of tin. This was found to be old stock
and the existing stocks were surrendered.
Chees'n Lobster
The sample did not comply with the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. The importers
agreed to amend the label.
Indian Tonic 'Water
The sample did not contain the required amount of quinine. It was found that the
bottles had been stored in a position where sunlight had caused the quinine to break
down. Further samples proved satisfactory.
Glycerine Lemon and Honey
The sample did not contain the required amount of honey. The manufacturers
withdrew the existing stocks and further samples were satisfactory.
Plus Vitamin C
The sample was found to be deficient in Vitamin C and also did not comply with
the requirements of the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. The manufacturers withdrew the
existing stocks and amended the label. Further samples were satisfactory.
Milk Loaf
The sample was found to contain no milk solids. The manufacturers stated that it
had been wrongly described by the sales staff and instructions have now been given to
them on this matter.
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