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FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928,
the ARTIFICIAL CREAM ACT, 1929,
the PUBLIC HEALTH (CONDENSED MILK) REGULATIONS,
1923 and 1927, the PUBLIC HEALTH (DRIED MILK)
REGULATIONS, 1923 and 1927, and the PUBLIC HEALTH
(PRESERVATIVES ETC. IN FOOD) REGULATIONS,
1925 to 1927.
The Middlesex County Council are the Authority for the
administration of these Acts, and the Acting Chief Officer of
the Public Control Department has kindly supplied the following
details relating to samples taken in the Borough during 1937.
Article No. taken. Adulteration.
Milk 121 -
Butter 1 -
Cream 5 -
Gin 5 -
Grape-fruit, bottled 1 -
Lard 1 -
Meat 1 -
Minced Beef 3 -
Pepper 1 -
Sausages 10 -
Sheep's Liver 14 2
Vinegar 4 -
Whisky 2 1
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CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF
FOOD.
The chemical and bacteriological examination of food is
carried out by the Clinical Research Association.
SHELLFISH.
There are no shellfish beds or layings in the Borough, and
fresh supplies are obtained from Billingsgate Market, London.
From enquiries made of local fishmongers it has been found
that the shellfish purchased by them has been accompanied by
a certificate of origin. No action has been found to be necessary
under the Public Health (Shell-fish) Regulations, 1934, or the
Public Health (Cleansing of Shell-fish) Act, 1932.
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