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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 1955
[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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Standards (Soft Drinks) Order, 1953-54 | Orange Squash | 3 | 0 | |
| Grapefruit „ | 2 | 0 | ||
| Mineral water | 1 | 0 | ||
| Food Standards (Suet) Order, 1952 | Shredded Suet | 3 | 0 | |
| Fluorine in Food Order, 1947 | Self-raising Flour, Cake & Pudding Mixtures | 9 | 0 | |
| The Mineral Oil in Food Order, 1949-54 | Various foods | 93 | 0 | |
| Labelling of Food Order, 1953 | Margarine | 3 | 1 | Contained only 5% of butter, instead of 10% as claimed on the label. |
| do. | Various other pre-packed foods | 81 | 0 | |
| Pharmacy & Medicines Act, 1941 | Health Salts "Melrose | 1 | 0 | Contained no boric acid, although 2% was stated to be present. |
| Tablet" | 1 | 1 | ||
| "Snowfire Tablet" | 1 | 0 | Contained only 2.9% precipitated sulphur, instead of 5% as claimed on the label. | |
| "Yeast Pac" | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 270 | 4 |