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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
Malden and Coombe 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]
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| Year | Samples Taken | Grades I or II | % | Grade III | % | Grade IV | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 51 | 39 | 76.5 | 9 | 17.6 | 3 | 5.9 |
| 1955 | 40 | 37 | 92.5 | 2 | 5.0 | 1 | 2.5 |
| 1956 | 52 | 48 | 92.3 | 4 | 7.7 | 0 | - |
| 1957 | 54 | 54 | 100.0 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| 1958 | 56 | 56 | 100.0 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| 1959 | 38 | 38 | 100.0 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| 1960 | 46 | 46 | 100.0 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
It is pleasing to note that for the third year all samples
reached the standard of grade I.
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT
As the Council appoints an analyst for the purposes of the Pood
and Drugs Act, 1955, they may execute any of the provisions of the
Merchandise Marks Act other than those relating to importation, so far
as relates to any foodstuff to which an Order in Council under the Act
applies.
Inspections were made but it was not necessary to take any
action during the year.
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT. 1952
This Act is to ensure that adequate guards are provided for
heating appliances and standards are prescribed.
Visits have been made to shops selling heating appliances during
the year and advice was given to traders dealing in second-hand appliances.
RAG FLOCK & OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT. 1951
One renewal of a licence to store rag flock was issued for a
wholesale store.
Two premises are registered for the purposes of the Act. These
are premises where upholstery work is carried on.
Two samples were submitted to the Prescribed Analyst who gave a
satisfactory report on each.
PET ANIMALS ACT. 1951
This Act provides for a system of licensing and inspection of
pet shops by local authorities.