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Poplar 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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The Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations, 1912
Report for the year ended 31st December, 1914.
| (a) Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | (b) Number in which a preservative was reported to be present. | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 224 | - |
| Cream | - |
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b) and action taken under
the Regulations in regard to it.
2. Cream (out sample) sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for
analyses to ascertain if the statements on the label as to
preservatives were correct.
(i) Correct statements made 1
(ii) Statements incorrect -
Total 1
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as
ved cream.
(i) Above 35 per cent. 1
(ii) Below 35 per cent. -
Total 1
(c) Instances where (apart from analyses) the
ments as to labelling or declaration of preserved
cream in Article V. (1) and the proviso
in Article V. (2) of the Regulations have not
been observed -
(d) Particulars of each case in which the regulations have not
been complied with, and action taken.
3. Thickening substances. Any evidence of their addition to cream
or to preserved cream. Action taken where found.—
Nil.
4. Other observations if any.—Nil.