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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
West Ham 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations,
1912 and 1917.
Summary of action taken under the above Regulations,
on the lines indicated in the Department's Circular Letter
No. 162 dated 7/1/1921.
1. Milk and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream:—
| (a) | (b) | |
|---|---|---|
| No. of Samples examined for the presence of a Preservative. | No. in which Preservative was reported to be present, and percentage of Preservative found in each sample. | |
| Milk | 651 | Nil. |
| Cream | 4 | Nil. |
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream:—
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for
analysis to ascertain if the statements on the label as to preservative
were correct—
(i.) Correct statements made 5
(ii.) Statements incorrect —
5
(iii.) Percentage of Preservative found in each sample. Percentage stated on statutory label.
No. 664.-0.36% Boric Acid 0.4% Boric Acid.
No. 666.—0.15% do. do.
No. 711.—0.4% do. do.
No. 831.—0.3% do. do.
No. 920.-0.31% do. do.
(b) Determinations made of Milk Fat in Cream sold as
Preserved Cream:—
(i.) Above 35 per cent 5
(ii.) Below 35 per cent -
5