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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

Leyton 1941

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Samples analysed.Samples unsatisfactory
Yeast Tablets1—
Yorkshire Pudding and Pancake Mixture with Egg1—
Zinc Ointment1—
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In four instances it was found necessary to take legal proceedings
as under :—
Legal proceedings were instituted and the following penalties
were imposed for infringements of the Sale of Food and Drugs Act.
1. Dried Milk. £10 10s. fine plus 10s. 6d. costs.
2. Milk. £2 fine plus 10s. 6d. costs.
3. Milk. £3 fine plus 10s. 6d. costs.
4. Egg Powder. £20 fine plus £3 3s. costs.

Table: FACTORIES.THE FACTORIES ACT, 1937.1. INSPECTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF PROVISIONS AS TO HEALTH. Including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.

FACTORIES.

THE FACTORIES ACT, 1937.

1. INSPECTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF PROVISIONS AS TO HEALTH. Including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.

Premises. (1)Number of
Inspections. (2)Written Notices. (3)Occupiers Prosecuted. (4)
Factories with mechanical power1935-
Factories without mechanical power731-
Other Premises under the Act (including works of building and engineering construction but not including outworkers' premises)---
Total2666-