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Poplar 1915
[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, 1915.
I.
| (a) | (6) | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | Number in which a preservative was reported to be present. | |
| Milk | 269 | - |
| Cream | 2 | - |
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b) and action taken under
the Regulations in regard to it.
2. Cream (one sample) sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for
analysis 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 preserved
cream.
(i.) Above 35 per cent. 1
(ii.) Below 35 per cent. —
Total 1
(c) Instances where (apart from analyses) the
requirements 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.