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point. Out of 17 instances where the fat content subsequently proved to be 4 per cent., the
milk was stirred, in seven with a hand measure before serving, in another instance the sample
was from a newly-filled counter pan; in two instances where the milk was served from
counter pans the agent could not say whether or not the milk was stirred or plunged before
sale. It is very doubtful if even distribution of milk can be served by casual mixing with
hand measures; efficient plungers would secure this.
Monthly Variation of Chemical Composition of Milk.*
For several years information has been given on this subject in the Holborn
Annual Health .Reports. The average composition of milk samples purchased
during each month of 1929 is shown below:—
Number of Samples Total Solids. Solids Non-fat. Fat.
examined. Per cent.average. Per cent.average. Per cent.average.
January 14 12.34 8.80 3.54
February 12 12.47 8.87 3.60
March 15 12.20 8.77 3.43
April 18 12.38 8.88 3.51
May 12 12.46 8.96 3.50
June 17 12.77 8.80 3.38
July 18 12.38 8.84 3.54
August 7 12.48 8.74 3.74
September 12 12.47 8.92 3.55
October 15 13.04 9.04 4.00
November 20 12.51 8.85 3.66
December 16 13.27 9.00 4.27
Whole year 176 12.52 8.88 3.61
Legal minimum 11.50 8.50 3.00
*Those interested in this subject should refer to the Annual Health Reports of Stepney
which contain valuable cognate information.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.
Section 9 of the above Act confers on Food and Drugs Authorities (in London, the
Borough Councils) the power to execute all provisions of the Act (except those relating to
importation) in respect of foodstuffs which are subject to an Order in Council made under
the Act.