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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 1888
[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."—II.
| 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | Spirits of Nitre | Inspector | Grenuine | ... | ... | |
| 1872 | Moist Sugar | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 1873 | Rum | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 1874 | Yeast | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 1875 | Raspberry Jam | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 1876 | Bitter Ale | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 1877 | Arrowroot | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 1878 | Lard | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 1879 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 1880 | Milk | do. | Total Solids 10 72 per cent. | 10 per cent. Water added. | ... | Fined £5 and 2b. costs. |
| Solids, not Fat 816 ,, | ||||||
| Fat 2.56 „ | ||||||
| Specific Gravity 1029 | ||||||
| 1881 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 1882 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |