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Rice puddings marked as "Creamed Rice", fruit "syrups" labelled
as fruit "juices", a "Seedless Fig Bar" which was found to contain crushed
seeds, and cheese spreads described As "processed cheese".
Slimming claims in respect of lemon juice drinks were challenged.
There is no clinical proof that the consumption of lemon juice will reduce
weight, and the firms concerned have been requested to indicate that the
drink is merely one suitable for inclusion in a slimming diet. The claim
that a particular breakfast cereal had twice as much honey as any other
cereal was also challenged.
Some extravagant claims in respect of medical remedies were
challenged and the advertisements withdrawn.
SPECIAL DESIGNATED MILK
During 1959, 87 samples of designated milks were taken, all of
which were certified to be satisfactory. Two Dealers' (Pasteuriser's)
licences were issued in respect of premises within your area where milk
is processed, and one Dealers' (Steriliser's) licence was issued similarly.
The premises were inspected regularly and compliance with statutory
requirements well maintained. No infringements were reported during the
year.
WATER
The water supply of the Borough has at all times been satisfactory
both in quality and quantity.
The Metropolitan Water Board is responsible for the supply
which is piped direct to every dwelling-house throughout the Borough and
serves the entire population.

One report on a chemical examination of baths water indicated
that the water was of unsatisfactory organic quality. This sample was
taken during a prolonged period of heavy bathing loads and further
samples showed that the difficulty had been overcome. Complaints of
sore eyes after using the Knights Lane Baths were investigated and
action was taken which prevented subsequent complaints.
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