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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
Hammersmith 1922
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health of the Borough of Hammersmith for the year 1922
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In addition to the foregoing, the following samples on analysis were found to be genuine:—
| Chocolates | 6 samples. | Malt Vinegar | 7 samples. |
| Cornflour | 1 sample. | Oatmeal | 1 sample. |
| Custard Powder | 3 samples. | Pepper | 1 sample. |
| Grape-Nuts | 5 samples. | Salt | 1 sample. |
| Jam | 4 samples. | Self-raising Flour | 1 sample. |
The Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations. —Eight
samples of cream and four of preserved cream were examined
under these Regulations during the year. Six of the former
contained boric acid, the amounts found ranging from 0.28
per cent, to 0.6] pet cent. All of the preserved creams contained
boric acid, but in no case was the limit of 0.4 per cent,
exceeded.
The Milk and Dairies (Amendment) Act, 1922, now in
operation gives very important powers to Local Authorities
when dealing with the sale of milk. Various grades of this
article of food are recognised and explicit details laid down as
to purity, &c.
This Act also prohibits the addition of any colouring
matter or water, or any dried or condensed milk or any fluid
reconstituted therefrom, or any skimmed milk or separated
milk to milk intended for sale. The use of colouring matter
in the- case of skimmed or separated milk is also forbidden.
The following Table shews action taken on adulterated
samples (other than milk and cream), and other infringements
of the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.