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Several cases where milk was sold from dwelling
houses were also dealt with, and the milk vendors
were informed that they must either give up the sale
of milk or find more suitable premises. As a result
of this action the general standard of milk-shop in
the borough has been undoubtedly raised, and the
number reduced, so that those remaining can be more
adequately supervised and sampled.
Cream (Milk and Cream Regulations, 1912 and 1917).
25 samples of cream were purchased for analysis.
The following particulars of proceedings taken in
1923 under the above Regulations, made in pursuance
of the Public Health (Regulation of Food) Act, 1907,
are given in the form suggested by the late Local
Government Hoard in their circular letter of October
27th, 1913:

2. Cream Soli) 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 13
(2) Statements incorrect
Total 13