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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
Greenwich 1913
The annual report made to the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich for the year 1913
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Report for the Year ended 31st December, 1913.
1. Milk and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.
| (a) No. of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | (b) Number in which a preservative was reported to be present. |
|---|---|
| Milk 171 | - |
| Cream - | - |
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b), and action
taken under the Regulations in regard to it.
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for
analysis to ascertain if the statement on the label as (o
preservatives were correct.
(1) Correct statements made
(2) Statements incorrect
Total
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as
Preserved Cream.
(1) Above 35 per cent.
(2) Below 35 per cent.
Total
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements
as to labelling or declaration of preserved cream in
Article 5 (2) of the Regulations have not been observed.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations
have not been complied with, and action taken.
3. Thickening Substances. Any evidence of their addition to
cream or to preserved cream.
4. Other observations (if any).