Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Seventh annual report year ended 31st March 1907
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REPORT OF THE PUBLIC ANALYST
Upon the Articles analysed during the year
ended 31st March, 1907.
To the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors oj the
Borough of Hammersmith.
Gentlemen,
I have pleasure in presenting my Annual Report
for the year ending 31st March, 1907.
During the twelve months ending on that date
607 samples were taken under the Food and Drugs
Act by Inspector Oatley and submitted to me for
analysis.
The actual number of samples received during
the several quarters of the year is shewn in Table I.,
together with the number classed as "Genuine,"
"Inferior," and "Adulterated."
Of the total number, 378 were reported as genuine,
107 as of inferior quality, and 122 as adulterated.
TABLE I.
| Samples Received. | Genuine. | Genuine but of Inferior Ouality. | Adulterated. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906. Quarter ending June 30 | 95 | 33 | 29 | 157 |
| „ „ „ sept. 30 | 89 | 22 | 36 | 147 |
| „ „ „ Dec. 31 | 101 | 26 | 25 | 152 |
| 1907. „ „ Mar. 31 | 93 | 26 | 32 | 151 |