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Poplar 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Other samples examined during the year were:—
For the Public Health Department:—
21 Rag Flocks, 5 of which were unsatisfactory.
6 Pasteurised Milks.
2 samples under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1 of which
was unsatisfactory.
For the Borough Engineer's Department:—
3 Sewages.
ALBERT E. PARKES, F.I.C.,
Public Analyst.
Butter and Margarine Acts.
The following is the number of premises in the Borough registered under the above-mentioned Acts:—
| Margarine. | Butter. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Dealer. | Manufacturer. | Factory. | Wholesale Dealer in Milk-blended. |
| 23 | — | 4 | — |
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1928.
There are no premises registered for storage of English eggs.
Merchandise Marks Act and Orders.
Occupiers of shops and stallholders have been supplied with appropriate
circulars respecting marking of foreign produce. Inspections and
observations have been made from time to time and where necessary
attention has been drawn to breaches of the Orders.
Manufacture of Preserved Foods.
No applications for the manufacture of preserved food were submitted.
The number of premises now on the register is 49.