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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
Woolwich 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 78.
REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK & CREAM) REGULATIONS, 1912-1917.
Report for the year ended 31st December, 1923.
1.—Milk and Cream not sold as "Preserved Cream."
| Number of samples examined for presence of a preservative. | Number in which preservative was reported to be present. | Percentage and Nature of preservative found in each sample. | Action taken. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 184 | Nil | - | - |
| Cream | 6 | 5 | .3% boric acid | Informal sample |
| .54% „ „ | ||||
| .49% „ „ | Explanation asked for and accepted Informal | |||
| .18% „ „ | ||||
| .24% „ „ | Explanation asked for and accepted |
2.—Cream sold as Preserved Cream:
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted
to analyst to ascertain if the statements
on the label as to preservatives were
correct 2
(i) Correct statements made 2
(ii) Incorrect statements made -
(iii) Percentage of Preservative
found in each sample:
.22% .3%
Percentage stated
on statutory label:
In each case "Not
exceeding 0.4%.