London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Greenwich 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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| Sample No. | Article | Nature of Adulteration and /or irregularity | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT.92 | Bulk Lemon Juice | Contained sulphur dioxide, 1,100 parts per million. Fruit juice should not contain more than 350 parts per million of sulphur dioxide unless the proportion is disclosed. | Letter to Importer who requested their Supplier to ensure correct level of preservatives in future consignments. Sulphur dioxide content in respect of this consignment adjusted during refining process carried out at the wharf. |
| TT.103 | EmulsifierMono-diGlycerides and Sorbital | The constituents included Potassium soap, 2%, the presence of which is not permitted by the Emulsifiers and Stabilisers in Food Regulations. | Letter to Importer. Manufacturers agreed to comply with the Regulations in future consignments. |