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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
One Inspector is appointed under the above Acts for obtaining
samples, and this system works admirably.
The samples obtained are of two kinds, namely, formal and
informal, and in procuring these samples the Inspector is usually
assisted by an agent.
It cannot be emphasised too strongly the necessity of taking
informal samples. The experience gained in this method of
sampling shows that well-known and well-tried customers are
often victimised, where the casual customer obtains goods genuine
in quality. Reference to the table on informal samples will show
the nature and extent of the adulteration of these samples.
Public Health Department,
35, Brunswick Square, S.E.5.
May 1st, 1926.
To Dr. H. W. Barnes, Medical Officer of Health, Camberwell.
Sir,—l beg to report herewith on the work carried out under (1) The Sale
of Food and Drugs Acts; (2) The Margarine Acts; (3) The Public Health
(Condensed Milk) Regulations; (4) The Public Health (Dried Milk) Regulations;
(5) The Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations; and (6) The Sale of Food
Order, for the year ending December 31st, 1925.
The formal samples taken under the above Acts and Regulations total 1,085,
and the informal samples 129.
The formal samples, the percentage of adulteration, and the action taken in
connection with the adulterated samples, are set out under Table "A."
Table " B " shows the percentage of adulteration for the past five years
(all formal samples).
The extent and nature of the adulteration and the result of proceedings or
other action taken are given under Tables" C " and" D," the latter table dealing
with milk only.
Table" E " shows the percentage of milk adulteration for the past five years.
The practice of sending notifications to the vendors of genuine samples has
been again carried out this year, 758 cards being sent to the tradesmen concerned.
Their appreciation has many times been expressed.
I am, Sir, your obedient Servant,
GEORGE T. DEWEY, Food and Drugs Inspector.