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Two informal samples have been taken during the year. Theinformal
samples collected did not lead to the detection of adulteration.
In Metropolitan London, as a whole, 1 sample is analysed for
every 180 persons, being at the rate of 56 per 1,000 of the population.
In Stoke Newington, 1 sample is taken for every 324 persons,,
being at the rate of 3 per 1,000 of the population.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM)
REGULATIONS, 1912.
All the samples of Milk were examined for preservatives. The
samples were all taken under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts,
and in no instance were the Regulations infringed.
The 5 samples of Cream, although procured under the Sale
of Food and Drugs Acts, were specially examined with regard to
the provisions of the Regulations. That is to say, in every case
the precise amount of fat was estimated, and the nature and
amount of preservatives also. In addition, it was seen whether
each of the vessels containing the Cream was duly labelled "Preserved
Cream containing Boric Acid." The 5 samples of Cream
contained fat varying from 37 to 50 per cent. by weight and Boric
Acid varying from 0.2 per cent, to 0.4 per cent. Boric Acid was
the only preservative employed. No thickening substances
were found to be added to the samples of Cream examined.
REPORT OF CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR FOR THE
YEAR 1916.
To the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors of the Metropolitan
Borough of Stoke Newington.
Gentlemen,—
I beg to present my Annual Report for the year ending
December 31st, 1916:—