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PUBLIC HEALTH (PRESERVATIVES IN FOOD)
REGULATIONS, 1925.
Glace Cherries.
Samples of glace cherries were found to contain copper.
I immediately took the matter up with the firm concerned, and they
informed the manufacturers.
On investigation it was found that the presence of copper was due
to defective boilers, these were immediately remedied and samples taken
since have shewn no evidence of copper.
Silds and Sardines.
Samples taken were found to contain lead, and all exporting countries
of this product were notified, with the result that considerable improvement
has been noted during the last few months.
Strict supervision is being exercised over these commodities, and
samples are taken frequently.
151 samples were taken during the year on the Wharves and submitted
to the Borough Analyst for examination:—
Wafers
Faint traces of Boron compounds amounting
to 160 parts per million (or 1.1
grains to the pound) expressed as Boric
acid. It was considered that Boric acid
had not been added to the sample as the
very small amount found was utterly
useless for preservative purposes.
Salmon Roe
The sample contained very faint traces of
Boron compounds. It was considered
that Boric acid had not been added to
the sample as the very small amount
was utterly useless for preservative
purposes.
Egg Yolk
Boracic compounds were not found.
Egg Yolk
Boracic compounds were not found.
Marmalade
Tin, not more than 0.7 grain per pound;
Sulphites, Boric acid, Salicylic acid,
Benzoic acid not found.
Canned Oranges
Sulphites, Boric acid, Salicylic acid.
Benzoic acid not found.