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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
East Barnet Valley 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]
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The Workshops in the District are very suitable and well
adapted for the several processes that are carried on therein, the
light, ventilation, and air space is well maintained, and general sanitary
conditions are good.
Sale of Food and Drug's Act.
This Act is administered in this Council's District through one of the Inspectors appointed by the County Council for that purpose and the following Report on the samples of food and drugs taken in New Barnet during the year ended 31 st December, 1925, has been received from the Chief Constable, Hatfield, Herts.
| Date of Purchase. | Nature of Sample. | Result of Analysis. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925. | |||
| 1st April. | 1 Margarine. | Genuine. | |
| 2 Lards. | Genuine. | ||
| 1 Butter. | Genuine. | ||
| 11th May. | 1 Vinegar. | Genuine. | |
| 14th June, | 4 Milks. | 3 Genuine. | |
| 113 % deficient in fat. 5 % added water. | Proceedings instituted. Conviction. Fined £5. | ||
| 13th August. | 1 Baking Powder. | Genuine. | |
| 1 Egg Substitute. | Genuine. | ||
| 16th August. | 6 Milks. | 5 Genuine. | |
| One 5 parts per cent, added water. Fat3'40. | Vendor cautioned. | ||
| 13th December. | 2 Milks. | 2 Genuine. | |