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Woolwich 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS,
1912-1917.
During the year 215 samples of milk and 21 of cream were
purchased and submitted to the Public Analyst. None of
the milk samples showed any preservative. Ten samples of
cream were admixed with a preservative.
In tabular form, as required by the Ministry, are set out
below the details of this work:—

Table: TABLE No. 45.REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS, 1912-1917, FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 STDECEMBER,1925.1. Milk and Cream not sold as "Preserved Cream ."

TABLE No. 45.

REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS, 1912-1917, FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 STDECEMBER,

1925.

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.
Milk215 (including 1 separated milk.)Nil.--
Cream1610Boric Acid .37, .28, .52Informal Samples.
.27, .47 %
.26%Fined £5 and 21s. costs.
.25%Cautioned.
.32%£2 2s. costs.
.28%Informal.
.39%Do.