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Woolwich 1926
[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 285 samples of milk and 10 of cream
were purchased and submitted to the Public Analyst. None
of the samples showed any preservative.
In tabular form, as required by the Ministry, are set out
below the details of this work.
TABLE No. 37.
REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND
CREAM) REGULATIONS, 1912-1917, FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1926.
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 | 285 (including separated milk.) | Nil. | — | — |
| Cream | 2 | Nil. | — | — |