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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Deptford 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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| Relevant Act or Order | Article | Number of Samples | Number Failing to Comply | Nature of Irregularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933 | Triple Strength Ammonia | l | 0 | |
| Phenolic Disinfectant | l | 0 | ||
| Pharmacy and Medicines Act, 1941 | "Fynnon Salt" (No. 52S) | l | 0 | |
| "T.C.P." Antiseptic (No. 297) | l | 0 | ||
| Cough Mixture (No. 400) | l | 1 | Incomplete declaration of ingredients. | |
| Cough Mixture (No. 401) | I | 1 | Deficient in chloroform. |
Other samples, not falling within the categories mentioned above, were
as under:—
2 samples of Water, to find cause of abnormal taste (metallic contamination).
2 samples of Effluent from Grove Park Cemetery.
9 samples of Swimming Bath Water for chlorine content.
6 samples of surplus food taken at the request of the Naval Authorities
from the Royal Naval Victualling Yard to ascertain if they were
in suitable condition to be released for human consumption.
The total number of samples of all kinds analysed during the year
was 554.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sd.) H. Amphlett Williams