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Lambeth 1917
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations, 1912.*
All samples of milk are examined by the Public Analyst, as a
routine, for the presence of preservatives, and, of the total samples
of milk taken during 1917 (666 formal), in no single instance were
preservatives found. No samples of cream were taken formally,
but 27 samples were taken informally (12 being adulterated).
The action taken during 1917 under the Public Health (Milk
and Cream) Regulations, 1912, may be tabulated as follows:—
Headings of Report of Administration during 1917.
1. Milk ; and cream not sold as preserved cream :—
| (a) No. of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | . (b) No. in which a preservative was reported to be present. | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 666 | — |
| Cream | — | — |
Nature of preservative in each case in column (6) and
action taken under the Regulations in regard thereto—Nil.
2. Cream sold as preserved cream:—
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for
analysis to ascertain if the statements on the label as to
preservatives were correct:—
(1) Correct statements made —
(2) Statements incorrect —
Total —
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as
served cream:—
(1) Above 35 per cent —
(2) Below 35 per cent —
Total —
*The Amendment Order (February 8th, 1917) came into operation on
April 2nd, 1917, and lays down a maximum of 0.4 per cent. of Boric Acid
added to cream, such cream to be sold as preserved cream and to be
labelled with the words, " Cream containing boric acid is unsuitable for
infants and invalids."