Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report for the year 1894 made to the Vestry of Saint James, Westminster
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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The following is a list of the articles purchased by the
Inspectors, and submitted to the Public Analyst appointed
by the Vestry, during the year:—
Butter 17
Cocoa 1
Coffee 4
Milk 40
Margarine 1
Mustard 1
Vinegar 3
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The cost incurred by the Vestry for the year in respect
of the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, in addition to the costs
of the prosecutions referred to, is as follows:—
£ s. d.
Allowance to Analyst 100 0 0
Purchase of Samples, &c. 0 15 0 15 1½
£100 15 1½
SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS.
Summonses have been taken out in the following
cases:—
Adulteration 2
2
Fines were inflicted in each case.
In addition to the above mentioned summary cases,
proceedings have been taken against certain persons concerned
in the management of disorderly houses.