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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
Fulham 1915
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1915
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Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations, 1912.
The following particulars of proceedings taken in
1915, under the above regulations made in pursuance of
the Public Health (Regulation of Food) Act, 1907, are
given in the form suggested by the Local Government
Board in their circular letter of October 27th, 1913 :—
1. Milk and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.
| Articles. | (a)Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | (b)Number in which a preservative was found to be present. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk and separated Milk | 433 | None |
| Cream | 10 | 7 |
Nature of the preservative in each case in column (b) and action taken under Regulations in regard to it.
| Preservative. | Amount present. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|
| Boric Acid | 0.21 per cent. | Samples taken unofficially. |
| „ „ | 0.36 „ „ | |
| „ „ | 0.01 „ „ | Vendors cautioned, and further samples taken. |
| „ „ | 0.25 „ „ | |
| „ „ | 0.27 „ „ | |
| „ „ | 0.24 „ „ | Vendors prosecuted; ordered to pay 10/- costs. |
| „ „ | 0.03 „ „ |
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream. (a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis to ascertain if the statements on the label as to preservatives were correct.
| (1) Correct statements made | 4 |
| (2) Statements incorrect | — |
| Total | 4 |
| (1) Above 35 per cent. | 4 |
| (2) Below 35 per cent. | — |
| 4 |