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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
Wandsworth 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
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Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis to ascertain if the statement on the label as to preservatives was correct:—
| (1.) Correct statements made | 25 |
| (2.) Statements incorrect | 4 |
| 29 |
In the four cases reported against, the vendors were warned, and further samples were procured and found to be correct.
| Percentage of Preservative found in each sample. | Percentage stated on Statutory label. |
|---|---|
| Range from .1 to .9 per cent. | .4 per cent. |
"Crystallised Boric Acid" was the only preservative found.
Determination of milk fat in Cream sold as "Preserved Cream":—
| (1.) Above 35 per cent. | 29 |
| (2.) Below 35 per cent. | 0 |
| Total | 29 |
In each of these samples the provisions as to labelling were
duly observed, and no thickening substances were found in any
of them.
Butter and Margarine.
333 samples of butter were submitted for analysis during the
year, of which two, or .6 per cent., were reported against.
12 samples of margarine were submitted for analysis, and
all were reported genuine.
Other Articles.
A full list of the articles of food and drugs examined under
the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, together with the analytical
results, is contained in the report of the Public Analyst.