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St Pancras 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]
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Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations, 1912 & 1917.
The following is the Report of the Administration in connection with the above
regulations asked for by the Ministry of Health:—
PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS, 1912 AND 1917.
Report for Year ended 31st December, 1924.
| - | (a) Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | (&) Number in which a preservative was reported to be present. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | — | |
| Cream | 2 |
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b), and action taken under Regulations in regard to it:-
A. 206. Cream. 0.119 per cent, of boron trioxide, equal to 0 .211 per cent, of boric acid.
C. 221. Cream. 0.094 per cent, of boron trioxide, equal to 0166 per cent, of boric acid.
In the above cases an explanation was asked of and furnished (by letter) by the vendors, and a
warning letter addressed to the vendors by order of the Public Health Committee. No legal
proceedings were instituted.
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(а) Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis to ascertain if the statements
on the labels as to Preservatives were correct: -
(i) Correct statements made 11
(ii) Statements incorrect —
Total 11
(iii) Percentage of preservative found in Percentage stated on statutory
each sample: Boric acid, 0.198, label: 0.4.
0.236, 0.236, 0.211, 0.298, 0.335,
0.273, 0.285, 0.211, 0.285, 0.260.
(б) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream;—
(i) Above 35 per cent 11
(ii) Below 35 per cent —
Total 11
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to labelling or declaration of
preserved cream in Article V (1) and the proviso in Article V (2) of the Regulations have
not been observed: None.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not been complied with, and action
taken : None.
3. Thickening Substances.—Any evidence of their addition to cream or to preserved cream.
Action taken where found: None.
The Public Health (Condensed Milk) Regulations, 1923.
Under these regulations, which came into force on November 1st, 1923, every tin of condensed
milk must comply with certain rules as to labelling. Standards of composition are also
laid down, both as regards fat and total milk solids. The equivalent quantity of milk or
skimmed milk contained in the tin must also be stated.