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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
City of London 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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Prepared Foods. &c.:—
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oats—9 cartons | — | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Macaroni | — | - | 2 | 14 |
| Yeast—100 bags | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marzipan substitute—4 boxes | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Various—22 cases, 85 tins, 200 bags | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 7 | 2 | 19 |
| Sundries:— | ||||
| Tons. | ewts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
| Various—51 packages | 9 | 16 | 1 | 13 |
| Cereals—21,492 bags | 891 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 901 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED POOD) REGULATIONS, 1925.
Official Certificates from the following countries are recognised by the Ministry of
Health, under the above Regulations:—
(1) In respect of Pork and other edible parts of the pig, Items (a) and (c) of
Second Schedule:—
Argentine Republic.
Australia.
Belgium.
Brazil.
Canada.
Denmark.
Estonian Republic.
Latvian Republic.
Netherlands.
New Zealand.
Sweden.
United States of America.
Uruguayan Republic.
Union of South Africa.
(2) Item (b), Second Schedule, Lard, Dripping, Edible Tallow and similar
rendered Fats :—
Australia.
Argentine Republic.
Brazilian Republic.
Canada.
Denmark.
Hong Kong.
Italy.
New Zealand.
Netherlands.
Sweden.
Switzerland.
United States of America.
Uruguayan Republic.
In accordance with Article II. (4) of the above-mentioned Regulations, Notices were served for the exportation of the following material:—
| Description and Quantity of Meats and Fats. | Where from. | Number of Notices served. |
|---|---|---|
| 12,651 casks, &c., Tallow | New Zealand | 218 |
| 6,594 „ „ | Australia | 81 |
| 736 ,, „ | South America | 4 |
| 160 „ „ | Other Countries | 1 |
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1926.
No importation of milk requiring action under these Regulations was reported
during the year.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PRESERVATIVES, &c., IN FOOD) REGULATIONS,
1925 TO 1927.
For action under these Regulations, reference is directed to the list of foodstuffs
submitted for analysis.
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT, 1926.
No samples were taken under this Act during the year.