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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
Croydon 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Number | Sample | Adulteration of Deficiency. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1739 | Milk | 1%added water | Warning given. |
| 1798 | Gin | Excese water 2% | This would appear to be a genuine mistake admitted by the licensee that he had some difficulty in reading his instruments in breaking down the spirits. This explanation was accepted. |
Public Health (Preservatives, etc in Food) Regulations. 1985 to 1927.
During the course of inspections of food shops particular attention
is paid to the above Regulations regarding the marking of foodstuffs to
which the Regulations apply.
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