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Battersea 1926
Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1926
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Milk and Cream Regulations, 1912-17.
1. Milk and cream not sold as preserved cream:—
| (a)Number of Samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | (b)Number of Samples in which a preservative was reported to be present. | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | *7391 | Nil. |
| Cream | 2 | Nil. |
2. Cream sold as preserved cream :—
(a) Samples submitted for analysis to ascertain if the
statements on the labels as to preservatives were
correct:—
1. Correct statements made 9
2. Statements incorrect 2
Total 11
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as
preserved cream :—
1. Above 35 per cent 11
2. Below 35 „ Nil.
Total 11
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the
ments as to labelling or declarations of preserved
cream in Article V. (1) and the proviso in Article
V. (2) of the Regulations have not been observed
Nil.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations
have not been complied with and action taken.
(1) Sample contained 0.18 per cent, excess of
boric acid over declared quantity (0.4 per
cent.).
Vendor summoned. No fine, £1 11s. 6d. costs.
(2) Sample contained 0.1 per cent, in excess of
permissible quantity (0.4 per cent.).
Vendor summoned. No fine, £3 3s. 0d. costs.
[In both cases proceedings taken under Sale of
Food and Drugs Acts.]
* One of these was a sample of skimmed milk.