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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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In addition to the analyses under the Food and Drugs Act, 243 other examinations under other Acts, Orders and Regulations were carried out. Particulars of these are furnished below:—
| Relevant Act or Order | Article | Number of Samples | Number Failing to Comply | Nature of Irregularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Standards (Liquid Coffee Essences) Order, 1945 | Coffee Essence | 5 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Self-raising Flour) Order, 1946 | Self-raising Flour | 5 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Mustard) (No. 2) Order, 1948 | Mustard | 1 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Tomato Ketchup) Order, 1949 | Tomato Ketchup | 4 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Table Jellies) Order, 1949 | Jelly Tablets and Crystals | 16 | 1 | Failed to satisfy the setting test. |
| Food Standards (Fish Cakes) Order, 1950 | Fish Cakes | 3 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Fish Paste) Order, 1951 | Fish Paste | 1 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Edible Gelatine) Order, 1951 | Gelatine | 1 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Suet) Order, 1952 | Shredded Suet | 4 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Cream) Order, 1953 | Cream | 11 | 0 |