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 1971
[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.79 | Dutch Processed Cheese— Rindless | Contained—Fat, 20.7%; Water, 57.3%. Processed Cheese should not contain more than 48% water unless its composition is stated on the label. | The observations of the Public Analyst have been drawn to the attention of the Importers of the produce with a request for comments and for the suppliers of the cheese in Holland to be advised of the infringment of the Cheese Regulations, 1970. |
| TT.97 | Whipping Agent | Consisted of a mixture of soluble casein and hydro-lysed starch, and contained sulphur dioxide, 360 p.p.m., an excessive proportion. | The importers of the compound have been advised of the Public Analyst's comments and the observations of the manufacturers have been requested. |
| TT.106 | Vegetable Ghee (Canned) | An unsuitable description, since the product was not a form of ghee but a substitute made from hardened vegetable oils. No declaration of ingredients appeared on the label as required by the Labelling of Food Order. | Letter sent to the Importers advising them of the Public Analyst's comments and pointing out that the description of the product under the existing label constitutes an infringment of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, and also contravenes the Trade Description Act, 1968. The observations of the Importers were requested. |
| TT.118 | Cocktail Toast | Contained boric acid, 330 p.p.m., an added preservative not permitted in food by the Preservatives Regulations. | Correspondence between Importer and Manufacturer is still in progress. |