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Croydon 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Report for the Year ended 31st December, 1923.
| (a) Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | lb) Number in which a preservative was reported to be present. | |
|---|---|---|
| MILK | 271 | Nil. |
| CREAM | 3 | Nil. |
2.
| (a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis to ascertain iff the statements on the label as to preservation were correct. | |
| (i) Correct statements made | 1 |
| (ii) Statements incorrect | Nil |
| Total | 1 |
| (b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream. | |
| (i) Above 35 per cent. | 1 |
| (ii) Below 35 per ccnt. | Nil |
| Total | 1 |
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirement as
to labelling or declaration of preserved cream in Art. v.
(1) and the proviso in Art. v. (2) of the Regulations have
not been observed. Nil.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not
been complied with, and action taken. Nil.
3. Thickening substances.—Any evidence of their addition to
cream or to preserved cream. Action taken where
found. Nil.
4. Other observations, if any.—Nil.