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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
Hackney 1973
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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| Analysts Report | Action taken | |
|---|---|---|
| declaration does not comply with requirements of the Labelling & Pood Regulations 1970 in the following respects:- | ||
| 1. The list was not headed 'Ingredients' Regulation 5 (5). | ||
| 2. The list is not given in correct order Regulation 5(4). | ||
| 3. The position of the list does not comply with Schedule 5(6) (1). | ||
| 4. The vitamin content is not declared in the manner required by Part 1 of Schedule 4. | ||
| Furthermore, the label carried the statement 'supplies extra strength and energy' without the declaration of calorie content required by Regulation 21(1) (ii). | ||
| S. N. 26 Instant Postum Cereal Beverage | The sample was labelled with a list of ingredients which read 'Made from Bran, Wheat and Molasses'. Regulation 5(5) of the Labelling of Pood Regulations 1970 requires the list of ingredients to be headed 'Ingredients'. The sample satisfied the tests applied to it. | Referred to Borough Solicitor. |
| This was a sample of Dried Pish and contained total Volatile Nitrogen 361 milligrams per 100 grams equivalent to 108 milligrams per 100 grams on the undried fish. The total volatile Nitrogent of fresh fish does not usually exceed 30 milligrams per 100 grams. Therefore the fish had undergone considerable spoilage during or before drying. | Letter sent to Importer. | |
| H528 Pure Grape Juice | Contained total dissolved solids 17.0%; Potassium 480 parts per million; Phosphorous 57 parts per million. Natural Grape Juice has a much higher potassium and | Referred to Borough Solicitor. |