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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GP.214 | Vegetable Ghee | The words constitute a false trade description. | The observations of the Public Analyst were drawn to the attention of the Importers and as a result of a subsequent meeting between the Importers and Manufacturers it was agreed that the product would in future be imported and labelled as ghee substitute. |
| GP.255 | Barbecue Sauce | Contained 700 p.p.m. of non-permitted benzoic acid preservative. Ingredients not stated. | The Public Analyst's observations were passed to the Importers and their comments invited. In reply the Importers pointed out that the particular consignment from which the sample had been submitted was not intended for distribution in the United Kingdom and it had in fact been exported in total. The Importers, however, have been in touch with the suppliers of the product pointing out that any further consignments intended for distribution in the United Kingdom must comply with the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. |