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These samples were taken with the object of raising the standard of
bacteriological purity of the milk sold in the Borough. It will be seen that
they were taken in batches. When the reports upon each batch of milks were
received, a list was sent to the vendors giving the particulars of the analyses
of the milks in that batch, but omitting the names. The report relating to the
milk of the vendor to whom each list was sent, was marked so that he might
be able to compare his milk with that of other milks sold at the same time. An
appropriate covering letter was also sent indicating the principles and emphasizing
the importance of clean milk production.
Preservatives in Food Regulations.
Of the 34 samples of sausages taken, 6 informal samples were certified to
contain sulphur dioxide ranging from 40 to 220 parts per million.
Formal samples were taken from the same sources, and in 3 cases were
certified to contain 30, 240 and 250 parts per million of sulphur dioxide respectively.
Legal proceedings were instituted in each case and fines and costs
amounting to £4 2s. Od. were imposed.
Of the 7 samples of minced beef taken, 1 informal sample was certified to
contain sulphur dioxide 25 parts per million. A formal sample taken from
the same source was certified to be genuine.
Of the 4 Sweets taken, one, acid tablets, was certified to contain 150
parts of sulphur dioxide per million parts.
No action was taken regarding this sample, for the reason that no standard
of permissible preservative in boiled sweets is given in the schedule to
these regulations. The matter was reported to the Health Committee and on
their instructions a letter was sent to the Minister of Health requesting his
favourable consideration to a proposal to amplify the schedule in this respect.
Condensed Milk Regulations.
Fifteen samples of condensed milk were submitted for analysis under the
above Regulations, all of which were certified to comply with the standard
laid down by the Regulations.
Milk and Cream Regulations, 1912.
None of the 617 samples of milk submitted for analysis were reported to
contain any preservative.
Seven samples of cream were submitted for analysis none of which were
reported to contain any preservative.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926, Orders.
General observation was kept of all stalls and shops in the Borough
where foodstuffs scheduled under these Orders were exposed for sale. Fifteen
warning letters were sent in respect of minor infringements. These proved
effective and no further action was necessary.
Smoke Nuisances.
There were 3 communications from the London County Council referring
to the emission of black smoke. These were duly brought to the notice of