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Poplar 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| (A) | (B) | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Samples examined for the presence of preservative. | Number in which preservative was reported to be present, and percentage of preservative found in each case. | |
| Milk | 382 | Nil. |
| Cream | 2 | Nil. |
Butter and Margarine.
The following is the number of premises in the Borough registered under the above-mentioned Acts, up to and including 31st December, 1933 •
| Margarine. | Butter. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Dealer. | Manu facturer. | Factory. | Wholesale Dealer in Milk-blended. |
| 24 | - | 4 | - |
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act 1928.
The premises registered under the above Act (Section 4—Storage of
Eggs) have been visited from time to time. Notice of Registration was
conspicuously displayed.
On four occasions English eggs were found to be in cold storage and
were being marked in accordance with the requirements of the Act.
There were no contraventions of the Act.
Merchandise Marks Act and Orders.
Occupiers of shops and stallholders have been supplied with appropriate
circulars respecting marking of foreign produce. Inspections and
observations have been made from time to time and where necessary
attention has been drawn to breaches of the Orders.