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The samples described as adulterated or irregular were reported
upon by the Analyst as follows and action was taken as indicated:-
Informal Sample - Aspirin Tablets B.P.
A sample of 300 milligram Aspirin tablets containing 278 milligrams
acetylsalicylic acid per tablet of average weight„
The content of acetylsalicylic acid prescribed by the British
Pharmacopoeia should be not less than 285 milligrams per 300 milligram
tablet.
The deficiency of acetylsalicylic acid was due to the average weight
of the tablet being 299 milligrams.
A formal sample obtained,,
Formal Sample - Aspirin Tablets B.P.
A sample of 300 milligram Aspirin tablets containing 320 milligrams
per tablet of average weight.
The content of acetylsalicylic acid as prescribed by the British
Pharmacopoeia should be 285-315 milligrams per 300 milligram tablet.
The excess of acetylsalicylic acid to the extent of 1o6 per cent was
due to the weight of the tablets being more than 300 milligrams.
Warning letter sent to manufacturer regarding compliance.
Informal Sample - Brandv-Flavoured Butter
A sample of a spiced mixture of sugar and butter flavoured with brandy
which, in the opinion of the Public Analyst;, should not be described as
1 Brandy-Flavoured Butter® as the article contained 67 per cent of sugar,
2-3 per cent of spice and only 30 per cent of butter.
A formal sample obtained.
Formal Sample - Brandv-Flavoured Butter
A sample of a spiced mixture of sugar and butter flavoured with brandy
which, in the opinion of the Public Analyst, should not be described as
Brandy-Flavoured Butter' as the article contained 67 per cent of sugar,
2-3 per cent of spice and only 30 per cent of butter.
The question as to whether the article was falsely described, or
described calculated to mislead,, is still being pursued with the manufacturers.
Informal Sample - Clear Beef Soup Mix
The label on the container described the article as 'Clear Beef', and as
no other ingredients were stated the Public Analyst considered the label
misleading as to the general nature and substance of the soup mix.
The Analyst's report has been forwarded to the manufacturer in Germany
for observations, and a reply is awaited.
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