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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

Southwark 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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135
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
4 summonses were taken out during the year 1936.

Table: The following is a list of Poisons sold:—

The following is a list of Poisons sold:—

Kind of Poison Sold.No. of Premises.Remarks.
Spirits of Salts415 Registers have been provided as required for sale of certain Poisons.
Ammonia60
Phenols67
Caustic Soda30
Caustic Potash11
Sulphuric Acid1
Nitric Acid1
Salts of Lemon3
Arsenical Poisons4
Mercurial Poisons2
Nicotine1
Barium1
Hair Dyes5
All Part 2 Poisons2

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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
During the year ended 31st December, 1,032 "official" samples
were taken by the Inspector.
5 of these samples were certified as adulterated, a percentage of
0.5, as compared with 1.8 in 1935.
Particulars of the samples taken, together with the results of the
analyses are given in Tables 32 and 33.