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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
Deptford 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938
| Milk. | Others. | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samples taken | 177 | 303 | 480 |
| Number adulterated or otherwise infringing the Act, by reason of improper labelling | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Instances in which legal proceedings were instituted | 2 |
The foregoing account, necessarily abridged, reflects the
large volume of work carried out by the Public Health staff during
a period of exceptional difficulties.
I have the honour to be
Your obedient Servant,
Medical Officer of Health.