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Woolwich 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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48
REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK & CREAM)
REGULATIONS, 1912.
Report for the year ended 31st December, 1921.
1.—Milk and Cream not sold as "Preserved Cream."
| Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | Number in which preservative was reported to be present. | Percentage of preservative found in each sample. | Action taken. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 223 (including 2 separated milk) | Nil. | - | - |
| Cream | 8 | 5 | .12% | Explanation asked for and accepted |
| .078% | „ „ | |||
| .33% | „ „ | |||
| .34% | „ „ | |||
| .4% | „ „ |
2.—Cream sold as "Preserved Cream."
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted
to analysis to ascertain if the
statements on the label as to preservative
were correct:—
(1) Correct statements made 2
(2) Statements incorrect —
(3) Percentage of preservative found in each sample— Percentage as stated on statutory label—
.4% "Not exceeding .4%"
.4% Do.