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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
Romford 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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investigation, it was found that the manufacturers had been warned
by another Authority and they had altered the labels on the sweet
containers so asi to read " Butter Flavoured " in order to comply
with the Regulations.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The following cases under the Food and Drugs Act were taken before the Magistrates Court during the year.
| Offence | Section | Result |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Sausage containing piece of metal | 9 | Fined £2 |
| (2) Selling "buttered" rolls containing not butter but margarine | 3 | Fined £2 plus £2.2.0 cost. |
| (3) Selling "buttered" bread the fat consisting of a mixture of butter and margarine | 3 | Fined £2 plus £2.2.0 cost. |
| (4) Selling "buttered" bread the fat consisting of a mixture of butter and margarine | 3 | Fined £2 plus £2.2.0 cost. |
| (5) Selling "buttered" milk rolls the fat being not butter but margarine | 3 | Fined £2 plus £2.2.0 cost. |
| (6) Selling " buttered ' scones the fat consisting of a mixture of butter and margarine | 3 | Fined £2 plus £2.2.0 cost. |
| (7) Selling "buttered" buns the fat being not butter but margarine | 3 | Fined £2 plus £2.2.0 cost. |
Cases taken under the Food and Drugs (Milk, Dairies and Artificial Cream) Act, 1950
| (1) Using a special designation without being the holder of a licence 13 (2) | Case dismissed. |
| (2) Adding water to milk 9 (a) | Fined £5 plus £2.2.0 cost. |
| The defendant in this case lodged an appeal to the County Quarter Sessions. | |