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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
Islington 1885
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St Mary]
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"The Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875."—Appendix III.
| No. | Article submitted for Analysis. | State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority. | Result of Analysis. Showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration. | The sum paid in respect of the Analysis. | Observations. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .1408 | Black Pepper | Inspector | Genuine | ... | |
| 1409 | Do. Tea | do. | Genuine | ... | |
| 1410 | Mixed Sweets | do. | Genuine | ... | |
| 1411 | Flour | do. | Genuine | ... | |
| 1412 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | |
| 1413 | Whisky | do. | Within the required standard | ... | |
| 1414 | Port Wine | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ... | |
| 1415 | Coffee | do. | Genuine | ... | |
| 1416 | Chicory | do. | Genuine | ... | |
| 1417 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | |
| 1418 | Bread | do. | Genuine | ... | |
| 1419 | Ale | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ... |