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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS
It will be remembered that by these Regulations a definite
restriction has been placed on the use of preservatives by producers,
retailers and others concerned in the milk and cream trade; no
preservative is to be added to milk in any case, and no preservative
is to be added to cream which is not sold as preserved cream.
The addition to cream of any other preservative substances
than those mentioned is prohibited.
The object of the Regulations in regard to cream is to secure
that preserved cream sold in compliance with the Regulations shall
be distinguished at all stages of sale from cream to which no preservative
has been added; this distinction is important in the
interests of the public generally, and particularly in the interests
of infants and invalids.
During the year 1920 three samples were taken under these
Regulations.
Of two samples of fresh cream purchased one contained 10½
grains per pound of boric acid. The samples was not labelled as
preserved cream nor was any declaration of this fact made at the
time of purchase. The vendor was interviewed by the Public
Health Committee and cautioned.
A sample sold as "preserved" was found to contain 0.18 percent,
of boric acid It was sold in full compliance with the
Regulations.
REPORT OF CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR FOR THE
YEAR 1920.
To the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors of the Metropolitan
Borough of Stoke Newington.
Ladies and Gentlemen,—
I beg to present my Annual Report for the year ending
December 31st, 1920:—