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Public Health (Preservatives, etc. in Food) Regulations, 1925
to 1927. It was not found necessary to take any action under these
Regulations beyond that noted in the table above.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929. One factory for the manufacture of
synthetic cream is situated in the Borough. The preparation in question,
however, does not come within the definition of "Artificial Cream."
Public Health (Dried Milk) Regulations, 1923 to 1927. It was
not found necessary to take any action under the above Regulations.
Offences other than Adulteration. Misdescription or Misrepresentation
or Improper Labelling. Under the Agricultural Produce
(Grading and Marking) Act, 1928, various Regulations, and under the
Merchandise Marks Act, various Orders in Council have been made.
Tradesmen have been circularised as co their duty thereunder. Verbal
intimation of infringements was given in a few instances where foods,
the subject of marking Orders, were found to be imperfectly marked.
Chemical and Bacteriological Examinations.
The chemical examination of food is carried out by the Public
Analyst, Mr. Henry G. Harrison, M.A., F.I.C. By arrangement with
the Seamen's Hospital, Greenwich, Dr. Frank Standish examines
all specimens from a bacteriological standpoint.
Nutrition —Dissemination of Knowledge.
The diet suitable for infants and young children, and food values
generally are dealt with through the Welfare Centres and by the
issue of leaflets.
At the Tuberculosis Dispensary, information—both verbal and
printed—as to food values, is imparted at classes at which tuberculous
persons or their wives attend. The practical side is not overlooked as
demonstrations are also given in connection with the preparation and
cooking of meals particularly suitable for tuberculous persons.