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Condensed Milk Regulations.
Thirty-eight samples of condensed milk were taken, '26 for
the purpose of testing the equivalent.
In every instance the particulars as to labelling conformed
to the requirements of the regulations.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
Forty-five samples of milk were taken for bacteriological
examination from producers and purveyors (counter pans, churns,
bottles and pails). Sixteen of these were reported as being
unsatisfactory. Of this number, eleven proved to contain excessive
bacteria, 2 B. Coli and 3 contained excessive bacteria and in
addition B. Coli. Letters of caution were sent, premises and
utensils were thoroughly examined, and a close observation has
been kept upon the relevant premises.
Public Health (Preservatives, etc., in Food) Regulations.
Twelve samples of various foods were reported upon as containing
sulphur dioxide. One sample of confectionery purchased
informally contained 16 parts per 1,000,000, but a subsequent
sample proved satisfactory. Of 2 samples of sausages containing
100 parts and 400 parts per million of sulphur dioxide respectively,
one vendor was warned and the other was proceeded
against. Of 6 samples of meat 2 were purchased informally, 4
being subsequently purchased officially, and proceedings were
taken. Of 2 samples of minced meat, proceedings were instituted
in regard to one, and a letter of caution was sent in regard
to the other. One sample of raspberry jam purchased informally
contained 14 parts per 1,000,000, but a subsequent sample from
the same source proved satisfactory.
MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) ORDER, 1923.
The following licences were granted during- the year :—
Eleven to sell Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) Milk including
6 supplementary licences; three to sell Certified Milk; one to
produce, bottle and sell, and 8 to sell Grade "A" milk, including
5 supplementary licences; one to pasteurize and sell and 15 to sell
Pasteurized milk including 12 supplementary licences.
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