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Hampstead 1918
Report for the year 1918 of the Medical Officer of Health
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The following samples of milk and Cream not sold as preserved
cream, were taken during the year:—
| (a)—Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | (b)—Number in which a preservative was reported to be present. | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 171 | _ |
| Cream | 1 | - |
2.—Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(а) Samples submitted for analysis to ascertain if the statements on
the labels as to preservatives were correct:—
1. Correct statements made, nil.
2. Statements incorrect, nil.
(b) Determinations made Of milk fat in cream sold as preserved
cream:—1. Above 35 per cent., nil
2. Below 35 per cent., nil.
(c) Instances where (apart from analyses) the requirements as to
labelling of preserved cream in Article V (1) and the proviso in
Article V (2) of the Regulations have not been observed:—nil.
(d)Particulars of each case in which the regulations have not been
complied with, and action taken :—nil.
3.—Thickening substances.
(a) Addition to cream or to preserved cream, nil; (b) Action taken
where found, nil.
4.—Other observations (if any), nil.
Percentage of Preservative found in each sample whore this has been determined, and also the percentage indicated on the Statutory label
| Official No. | Sample. | Analyst's Report. | Percentage on Statutory label. |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – |
That part of the Regulations relating to Cream was not enforced
owing to the Orders of the Food Controller prohibiting the sale of
cream.