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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
City of London 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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Registration Statistics.
| New Applications for Registration received | 16 |
| New Applications granted | 16 |
| New Applications refused | — |
| Number of Retail Purveyors of Milk (with City premises) on the Register at end of 1936 | 100 |
| Number of Retail Purveyors of Milk (without City premises) on the Register at end of 1936 | 38 |
| Number of Milk Sellers (other than Retail Purveyors of Milk) on the Register at end of 1936 | 29 |
| Licenses issued under the Milk (Special Designations) Order | 14 |
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During the year, 115 inspections were made in connection with the sale of milk and
the statutory requirements enforced. In addition, the usual observations were made from
time to time in connection with milk distribution from barrows and vehicles. It was not
found necessary to take action for milk bottling in the street or off dairy premises.
the public health (condensed milk) regulations, 1923 and 1927.
the public health (dried milk) regulations, 1923 and 1927.
Thirteen samples of different brands of Condensed Milk were purchased for analysis,
and all found to conform to the standards for composition and equivalent contents and the
requirements as regards labelling.
registered premises.
Butter Factories.—One butter factory is registered in the City, and samples taken at
these premises were all certified to be genuine.
Wholesale Dealers in Margarine and Margarine Cheese.—No new application for registration
was received during the year.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.—No additions have been made to the register.