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Woolwich 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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2.—Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been
mitted for analysis to ascertain if the
statements on the label as to preservatives
were correct 3
(1) Correct statements made 3
(2) Statements incorrect 0
(3) Percentage of pre- Percentage stated on
servative found in statutory label—
each sample—
.37% Not exceeding .4%
.03% do.
.32% do.
(b) Determination made of milk fat in cream sold
as Preserved Cream—
(1) Above 35% 3
Below 35% 0
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the
requirements as to labelling or declaration
of preserved cream in Article 5 (1) and
the proviso on Article 5 (2) of the Regulations
have not been observed Nil
(d) Particulars of each case in which the
lations have not been complied with and
the action taken -
3. Thickening substances Nil
4. Other observations, if any Nil
MILK (MOTHER AND CHILDREN) ORDER, 1919.
39. In December, 1919, the Council put into force the
provisions of the Milk (Mothers and Children) Order, 1919.
By this Order the local authority is empowered to supply milk
at less than cost price, not merely in necessitous
cases but also in such instances as are necessary owing to the