Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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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 preservatives
were correct.
(i) Correct statements made 7
(ii) Statements incorrect 1
(iii) Percentage of preservative found in each
sample 1—Three
2—One
3—Three
Preservative absent 1
Percentage stated on Statutory label 4
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved
cream:—
(i) Above 35 per cent. 8
(ii) Below 35 per cent. None.
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements
as to labelling or declaration of preserved cream in Article V. (i),
and the proviso in Article V (2) of the Regulations have not been
observed—None.
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not
been complied with, and action taken—None.
3. Thickening Substances.— Any evidence of their addition
to cream, or to preserved cream. Action taken where found—
None.
4. Other Observations, if any—None.