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Croydon 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Report for the year ended 31st December, 1925 :— 1.—Milk and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.
| Number of samples examined for the presence ot a preservative. | Number in which a preservative was reported to be present. | |
|---|---|---|
| Nil. | ||
* In one instance Boric Acid to the extent of 0.4 per cent, was
found in cream not sold as preserved cream. A satisfactory
explanation was furnished and no further action taken. In two
instances a trace of Boric Acid was found but was considered by the
Analyst as too small to be of service as a preservative. No action
was taken.
2.—Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis to ascertain if the statements on the label as to preservation were correct: —
| (i) Correct statements made | 5 |
| (ii) Statements incorrect | Nil. |
| Total | 5 |
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream : —
| (i) Above 35 per cent | 5 |
| (ii) Below 35 per cent. | Nil. |
| Total | 5 |
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements
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
where found Nil.
4.—Other Observations Nil.