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Analytical Laboratory,
Town Hall., Paddington, w.
24th January, 1912.
A short abstract of the Analytical work of the year 1911 may be of
interest.
The samples numbered 512; consisting of Milk, 311, Butter 99,
Groceries 99, and Cream 3.
Only 14 samples of Milk, or 4½ per cent., were found to be adulterated,
and 1 sample of Cream was found to contain Boric Acid as a
preservative.
Not one of the Groceries (comprising such articles as tea, cocoa,
coffee, &c.) was found to be adulterated.
All the samples were taken under the strict requirements of the
adulteration acts except two samples of Butter which were found to be
pure. Taking all samples together the adulteration shows only 2.9 per
cent.; this is very close to the 2.75 per cent. of the previous year. In
London generally the proportion is about 8½ per cent., so that
Hampstead compares well with the rest of London.
The total fines for the year amounted to £18 8s. 6d. with costs
also of £8 7s. 6d.
ALF. W. STOKES, F.C.S., F.I.C.,
Public Analyst.